AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 07, 42
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Amphibious Assault at Namatanai [Copra] (107,125)
TF 304 troops unloading over beach at Namatanai [Copra], 107,125
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Submarine attack near Victoria [BC/Hydro] at 208,52
Japanese Ships
SS I-4
Allied Ships
xAK UK Peshawur, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
xAK UK Peshawur is sighted by SS I-4
SS I-4 launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,110
Japanese Ships
xAK Kagu Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Kagu Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kagu Maru
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Sub attack near Robi [Milne Bay] at 101,134
Japanese Ships
SS I-71
Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Canopus, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS I-71 attacking on the surface
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Night Air attack on Luganville [N Heb] , at 120,150
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near San Clemente I [CA] at 225,80
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
AGP Niagara
TK Agwiworld
xAK Admiral Halstead
xAK Santa Rita
xAK Californian
DMS Elliot
SS I-5 is sighted by escort
I-5 diving deep ....
DMS Elliot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Elliot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Elliot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Elliot attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Elliot cannot reach attack position over SS I-5
DMS Elliot fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,109
Japanese Ships
CM Fukui Maru
AKL KM Bogota/Teiho M
AKL Nitiho Maru
AKL Kuraido Maru
xAKL Konsan Maru
xAKL Amakasu Maru
xAKL Tenposan Maru
xAKL Muko Maru
xAKL Miyati Maru
E Okinoshima
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at CM Fukui Maru
Tarpon diving deep ....
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-8
Allied Ships
DD Cummings
DD Case
DD Downes
SS I-8 is located by DD Cummings
I-8 diving deep ....
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Downes cannot reach attack position over SS I-8
DD Downes cannot reach attack position over SS I-8
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Balabac I [W Is] at 69,82
Japanese Ships
DD Nagatsuki
DD Yugiri
Allied Ships
SS S-38
SS S-38 fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-70
Allied Ships
APD Waters
DD Perkins
PC CG Travis
AS Fulton
AD Dixie
AVD Ballard
AVP Thrush
AVP Pelican
AG Spica
AG Aldebaran
AO Platte
AO Kaskaskia
AO Sabine
AE Lassen
AP President Polk
AP President Jackson
AP Harris
AK Arcturus
TK H. M. Storey
TK Connecticut
TK Hagood
TK Larry Doheny
TK Alfred Clegg
xAP Santa Inez
xAP Santa Maria
xAP Mariposa
xAP President Fillmore
xAK Admiral Y. Williams
xAK Shooting Star
xAK K I Luckenbach
xAK Steel Voyager
xAK Steel Exporter
xAK Henry S Grove
xAK Arkansan
DD Rathburne
DD Lawrence
DD Humphreys
DD Preston
SS I-70 launches 3 torpedoes at APD Waters
I-70 bottoming out ....
DD Rathburne fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Lawrence fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Humphreys fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 43
Allied aircraft
P-36A Mohawk x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-36A Mohawk: 4 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
43 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
6th Interceptr PAAC with P-36A Mohawk (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Loyang [Yellow R] , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 25
Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 8
CAF Hawk III x 2
Allied Potez 63.11 x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Allied Potez 63.11: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
CAF 22nd Ftr Sqdn with CAF Hawk III (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
CAF 27th Ftr Sqdn with Allied Potez 63.11 (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
CAF 16th Ftr Sqdn with CAF I-16 Type 24 (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Temuloh [Malaya] , at 50,78
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 20000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 42
G4M1 Betty TB x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Loyang [Yellow R] , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 36
Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 8
CAF Hawk III x 1
Allied Potez 63.11 x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
CAF I-16 Type 24: 1 destroyed
CAF Hawk III: 1 destroyed
Allied Potez 63.11: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet
1 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
CAF 22nd Ftr Sqdn with CAF Hawk III (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
CAF 27th Ftr Sqdn with Allied Potez 63.11 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
CAF 16th Ftr Sqdn with CAF I-16 Type 24 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Loyang [Yellow R] , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 54
Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 3
Allied Potez 63.11 x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 32
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 72
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
CAF 27th Ftr Sqdn with Allied Potez 63.11 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
CAF 16th Ftr Sqdn with CAF I-16 Type 24 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 265 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Loyang [Yellow R] , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 35
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 5
Allied aircraft
Allied Potez 63.11 x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 damaged
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 2 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 36
Airbase supply hits 14
Runway hits 97
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb
25 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
CAF 27th Ftr Sqdn with Allied Potez 63.11 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 46th Corps, at 81,58 (Hsin-feng [S China])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 26
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 20
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
615 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 78th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 10th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 46th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 78th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 10th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 46th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 10th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 46th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 78th Corps, at 81,58 (Hsin-feng [S China])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Loyang [Yellow R] , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 40
Ki-27a/b Nate x 5
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 27
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 114
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb
20 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on NRA 46th Corps, at 81,58 (Hsin-feng [S China])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 14
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Loyang [Yellow R] , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Loyang [Yellow R] , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 22
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking VF/FF Tonkin Base F Base Force ...
Also attacking VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team ...
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Morning Air attack on Loyang [Yellow R] , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 7
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Loyang [Yellow R] , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on NRA 78th Corps, at 81,58 (Hsin-feng [S China])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 5
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 14,280 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 11280 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann LB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 46th Corps, at 81,58 (Hsin-feng [S China])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 24th PkA "Mountain" Division, at 87,43 (Loyang [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 17
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 6
CAF Hawk III x 4
Allied Potez 63.11 x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
CAF SB-2 (Early): 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
CAF Hawk III: 2 destroyed
Allied Potez 63.11: 1 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
33rd Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
9th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
33rd Ftr Sentai/B with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
33rd Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
70th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Also attacking 1st SMotA "Jade" Division ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Noumea [Nickel] , at 115,160
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 56
B5N2 Kate TB x 93
D3A1 Val DB x 130
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 4 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 1 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 4 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Corrimal, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAPc FF Noumea, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc FF Reine Charlotte, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 13
Runway hits 61
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
25 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
17 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
23 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
16 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
18 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
18th PG/19th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 12 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 1st Mysore Battalion, at 48,79 (Port Swettinham)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 37
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Port Swettinham , at 48,79
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st SMotA "Jade" Division, at 87,43 (Loyang [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
33rd Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
33rd Ftr Sentai/B with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
33rd Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-27a/b Nate (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-27a/b Nate (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
70th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
NCPC Fighter Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-70
Allied Ships
DD Talbot
DD Kennison
DD Crosby
SS I-70 is located by DD Talbot
I-70 bottoming out ....
DD Kennison attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-70 eludes DD Kennison by hugging bottom
DD Crosby fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kennison fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kennison fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kennison fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kennison fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 71674 troops, 1165 guns, 1286 vehicles, Assault Value = 2021
Defending force 17860 troops, 217 guns, 481 vehicles, Assault Value = 428
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 1104
Allied adjusted defense: 769
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1197 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 54 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 52 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 38 disabled
Guns lost 50 (5 destroyed, 45 disabled)
Vehicles lost 37 (2 destroyed, 35 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
682 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 42 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 14 disabled
Guns lost 14 (2 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Vehicles lost 24 (2 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Assaulting units:
21st DrB "Attack" Division
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
20th DrA "Morning" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
1st Ind Tank Brigade
47th Infantry Regiment
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
14th Army
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 91st Infantry Division
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
194th Tank Battalion
PA 11th (-) Division
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 71st Infantry Division
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
USN Asiatic Fleet
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
PA I Corps
USAAF Far East AF
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
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Ground combat at Sinn Sien [NEChina] (92,38)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 51460 troops, 593 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 1699
Defending force 19935 troops, 87 guns, 26 vehicles, Assault Value = 554
Assaulting units:
NCPC Cadet Brigade
2nd Pk.B Ind. Inf. Brigade
11th PkA "Brocade" Division
29th DrB "Thunder" Division
41st PkB "River" Division
2nd PkB Ind Mixed Brigade
RGC 21st Temp Division
3rd Army
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
Defending units:
PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps
NRA 69th Lt "Corps" Division
13th Army Group (-)
NRA Hopei War Area
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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 25272 troops, 328 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 646
Defending force 27661 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 809
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th SMotB Wisteria Division
68th C "Cypress" Division
Defending units:
NRA 21st Corps
Szechuan 50th Corps
NRA 3rd New US OB Corps
32nd Army Group
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Ground combat at 88,47 (near Shou Hsien [Yel R])
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8181 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 208
Defending force 13169 troops, 140 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 287
Assaulting units:
RGC 12th Ind Brigade
RGC 7th Temp Division
Defending units:
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 12th Corps
NRA 48th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division
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Ground combat at Tsiaotso [E China] (88,42)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 59801 troops, 978 guns, 778 vehicles, Assault Value = 1434
Defending force 37237 troops, 115 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 971
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
110th "Eagle" 4Rgt Division
35th DrB "East" Division
69th PkC "Winning" Division
14th DrA "Shining" Division
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
12th Army
IJA 9th Arty Cmd Brigade
IJA 5th ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 27th Corps
NRA 80th Corps
NRA 93rd Corps
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Ground combat at Koumac [New Cal] (113,156)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Koumac [New Cal] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Assaulting units:
Hogoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Port Swettinham (48,79)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 15839 troops, 455 guns, 1247 vehicles, Assault Value = 476
Defending force 146 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 880
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 880 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Port Swettinham !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
182 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
Defending units:
IA 1st Mysore Battalion
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Ground combat at Nepoui & N Province (114,158)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4815 troops, 52 guns, 51 vehicles, Assault Value = 161
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 156
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 156 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nepoui & N Province !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
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Ground combat at Jesselton [BNoBNEO] (68,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3210 troops, 121 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 69
Defending force 753 troops, 2 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
Japanese adjusted assault: 60
Allied adjusted defense: 55
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
JAAF 97th AF Bn
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Ground combat at Hsin-feng [S China] (81,58)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 25949 troops, 120 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 1006
Defending force 606 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7
Allied adjusted assault: 335
Japanese adjusted defense: 11
Allied assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Hsin-feng [S China] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (4 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
NRA 46th Corps
NRA 10th Corps
NRA 78th Corps
Defending units:
5th 4cm RpdFire Gun Bn
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Test 5 ALPHA 23 Jan 42: US Fleet Attacks!!!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 23, 42
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,108
Japanese Ships
PB Fumi Maru #2
PB Shonan Maru #8
PB Shonan Maru #7
Allied Ships
SS Plunger
SS Plunger is sighted by escort
PB Shonan Maru #8 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Nissan I [Bismarks] at 107,127
Japanese Ships
xAKL Tateyama Maru, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
xAKL Tateyama Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Tateyama Maru
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 21
xAKL Irrawaddy 22
xAKL Irrawaddy 23
xAKL Irrawaddy 24
xAKL Irrawaddy 25
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
xAKL Irrawaddy 51
xAKL Irrawaddy 52
xAKL Irrawaddy 53
xAKL Irrawaddy 54
xAKL Irrawaddy 55, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 56, Shell hits 1
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 39% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze fires at xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 55 at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 51 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 5,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 55 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 3,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 55 sunk by APD IJA Shimakaze at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 54 at 4,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 21, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 22, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 23, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAKL Irrawaddy 24, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 25, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
xAKL Irrawaddy 51, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Irrawaddy 52, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 53, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 54, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 56, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 39% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 54 at 8,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 53 sunk by CL Oi at 8,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 25 sunk by CL Oi at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 54 sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 26 at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 24 sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 21 sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 26 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 56 sunk by CL Oi at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 52 sunk by DD Asashio at 2,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 51 at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Irrawaddy 23
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 23 at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 22 sunk by DD Asashio at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 51 sunk by CL Oi at 2,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 7,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Colonel Phayre, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Aloungpyah, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL IFC Patanan, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Kobe, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Kelvin, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Ningpo, Shell hits 1
xAPc IFC Ananda, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAPc IFC Shillong, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AKV IFC Isla Lay, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AKV IFC Kno Khine, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AKV IFC Knoynnan, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 39% moonlight: 7,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 7,000 yards
AKV IFC Knoynnan sunk by CL Oi at 7,000 yards
DD Asashio launches Long Lance Torpedoes at AKV IFC Isla Lay at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Shillong at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL IFC Patanan at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
AKV IFC Kno Khine sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
AKV IFC Isla Lay sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL IFC Patanan at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Shillong at 4,000 yards
xAPc IFC Shillong sunk by DD Asashio at 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Aloungpyah at 4,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAPc IFC Colonel Phayre at 4,000 yards
xAKL IFC Patanan sunk by CL Oi at 4,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc IFC Ananda
DD Asashio engages xAPc IFC Ananda at 4,000 yards
xAPc IFC Kobe sunk by DD Asashio at 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Aloungpyah at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Ananda at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Kelvin sunk by CL Oi at 5,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc IFC Colonel Phayre
xAPc IFC Colonel Phayre sunk by DD Asashio at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Ningpo at 7,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAPc IFC Kadoe at 7,000 yards
xAPc IFC Aloungpyah sunk by DD Asashio at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
xAPc IFC Ananda sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,108
Japanese Ships
PB Tama Maru #2
PB Takunan Maru #10
PB Toshi Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Plunger
SS Plunger is located by PB Tama Maru #2
Plunger diving deep ....
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Kasuga Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Kasuga Maru #2 is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kasuga Maru #2
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Submarine attack near Diamond Harbour at 51,39
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 5, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Chittagong 5 is sighted by SS I-65
SS I-65 attacking xAKL Chittagong 5 on the surface
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Night Naval bombardment of Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma BB-37
BB Nevada BB-36
BB West Virginia BB-48
BB Maryland BB-46
CA Portland CA-33
CL Phoenix CL-46
CL Helena CL-50
DD Dent
DD Talbot
DD Chew
DD Allen
DD MacDonough
DD Balch
DD Phelps
DD Tucker
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
BB Oklahoma BB-37 firing at 61st DrB "Brigade" Division
BB Nevada BB-36 firing at 61st DrB "Brigade" Division
BB West Virginia BB-48 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
BB Maryland BB-46 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
CA Portland CA-33 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
CL Phoenix CL-46 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
CL Helena CL-50 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Dent firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Talbot firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Chew firing at 61st DrB "Brigade" Division
DD Allen firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD MacDonough firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Balch firing at 61st DrB "Brigade" Division
DD Phelps firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Tucker firing at 64th DrB "Brigade" Division
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Ikushima Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Ikushima Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Ikushima Maru
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13
xAKL Irrawaddy 14, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18, Shell hits 1
xAKL Irrawaddy 19, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Irrawaddy 20, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 50% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze fires at xAKL Irrawaddy 20 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 20 at 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 19 at 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 16 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 12 at 2,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 18 at 2,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 16 at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 20 sunk by DD Asashio at 2,000 yards
Morishita, Nobue orders Japanese TF to disengage
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 18 at 2,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 14 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 14 sunk by CL Oi at 6,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 18 at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 19 sunk by APD IJA Shimakaze at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 19 sunk by APD IJA Shimakaze at 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,108
Japanese Ships
PB Takunan Maru #10
PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Tama Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Plunger
SS Plunger is sighted by escort
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Surigao [Mines] (81,88)
TF 543 troops unloading over beach at Surigao [Mines], 81,88
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Sub attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 114,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-8
Allied Ships
PG RAN Warrego
SS I-8 launches 4 torpedoes
I-8 diving deep ....
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-8 eludes PG RAN Warrego by diving deep
PG RAN Warrego loses contact with SS I-8
SS I-8 eludes ASW attack from PG RAN Warrego
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat at 58,46, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat at 58,46, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat at 58,46, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Iro
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AO Iro is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AO Iro
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
TK Kyokuyo Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-70
Allied Ships
DD Crane
SS I-70 is sighted by escort
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 10
Ki-38 Nick x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 35
G4M1 Betty TB x 9
Ki-38 Nick x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 27
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
G4H2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4H2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 13
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 16
G4H2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
Ki-30 Ann LB x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4H2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
19 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 11
Ki-32 Mary x 3
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP x 4
Ki-38 Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 87,47 , near Ming Kang [C China]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 36
Ki-30 Ann DB x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 14
Ki-38 Nick x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 17
Ki-38 Nick x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 7 damaged
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 87,47 , near Ming Kang [C China]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 5
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 24
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-30 Ann LB x 9
Ki-38 Nick x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 64th DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Kaga-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Yamato-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Musashi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 89 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 63
D3A1 Val DB x 89
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val DB: 5 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 9 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma BB-37, Bomb hits 13, on fire
BB Nevada BB-36, Bomb hits 12, on fire
BB Maryland BB-46, Bomb hits 5, on fire
BB West Virginia BB-48, Bomb hits 12, on fire
CL Phoenix CL-46
DD Tucker
DD Talbot
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Nevada BB-36
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Afternoon Air attack on 10th Army Group , at 88,57 , near Wenchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ba [Fiji] at 131,159
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Yayoi
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 7
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Kawai Chutai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 97 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 54
D3A1 Val DB x 85
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val DB: 3 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma BB-37, Bomb hits 8, heavy fires
BB Nevada BB-36, Bomb hits 14, heavy fires
BB West Virginia BB-48, Bomb hits 13, heavy fires
BB Maryland BB-46, Bomb hits 14, on fire
DD Dent, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Balch, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Phoenix CL-46, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Chew, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Phelps, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Tucker
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
16 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Nevada BB-36
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB West Virginia BB-48
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Oklahoma BB-37
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Dent
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Maryland BB-46
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Phelps
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Balch
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-38 Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
CAF H81-A3 Tomahawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 4 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF H81-A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF H81-A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
CM Shotoku Maru
DMS Ishigaki
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon, hits 1
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at CM Shotoku Maru
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-70 , hits 1
Allied Ships
TK California Standard
DD Kilty
SS I-70 is sighted by escort
DD Kilty attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-70 eludes ASW attack from DD Kilty
DD Kilty cannot reach attack position over SS I-70
SS I-70 eludes ASW attack from DD Kilty
DD Kilty loses contact with SS I-70
DD Kilty attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kilty loses contact with SS I-70
SS I-70 eludes DD Kilty by hugging bottom
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Taytay [Palawan] (75,82)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Taytay [Palawan], 75,82
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Ground combat at Malawi [Mindinao] (79,90)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 13815 troops, 173 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 375
Defending force 2451 troops, 33 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 76
Japanese adjusted assault: 576
Allied adjusted defense: 40
Japanese assault odds: 14 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Malawi [Mindinao] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2454 casualties reported
Squads: 107 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 215 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 39 (39 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 4
Assaulting units:
54th DrB "Soldier" Division
Defending units:
PA 102nd Infantry Regiment
PA 103rd Infantry Regiment
PA 102nd Infantry Division
PA III Corps
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 43971 troops, 841 guns, 1192 vehicles, Assault Value = 1039
Defending force 21725 troops, 342 guns, 578 vehicles, Assault Value = 516
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 940
Allied adjusted defense: 1225
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
880 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 39 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 14 destroyed, 41 disabled
Guns lost 60 (45 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 41 (4 destroyed, 37 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 28 (6 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Gun Co
1st Ind Tank Brigade
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
14th Army
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
192nd Tank Battalion
194th Tank Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 71st Infantry Division
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 21st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PA 8th Base Force
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA I Corps
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAF Far East AF
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at 88,46 (near Zhumadian [Yel R])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 16344 troops, 267 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 406
Defending force 5951 troops, 92 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 133
Japanese adjusted assault: 522
Allied adjusted defense: 63
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
342 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 21 (1 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2981 casualties reported
Squads: 174 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 114 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 19 (11 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
9th Pack A Warrior Division
Defending units:
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 29th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
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Ground combat at Manila [Luzon] (79,77)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 41298 troops, 553 guns, 158 vehicles, Assault Value = 1259
Defending force 20989 troops, 188 guns, 398 vehicles, Assault Value = 495
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
16th Pack B "Wall" Division
21st DrB "Attack" Division
2nd Draft A Courage Division
Kure 1st SNLF
Defending units:
PA 1st Infantry Division
PS 57th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 4th Constabulary Regiment
PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment
USN Cavite Base Force
USAAF Manila Base Force
PA 2nd RR CD Regiment
PA 41st Infantry Division
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
PA 2nd Constblry HW Regiment
USAFFE
PAF Aviation
II Philippine Corps Corps
PA 301st Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 51,78 (near Kuantan [Malaya])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 15230 troops, 519 guns, 339 vehicles, Assault Value = 438
Defending force 3618 troops, 89 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Japanese adjusted assault: 216
Allied adjusted defense: 141
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
501 casualties reported
Squads: 23 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 39 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (4 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Assaulting units:
5th SMot A "Carp" Division
Defending units:
IA 3/16th Punjab Battalion
IA 8th Brigade
BA 2nd Argylls Battalion
IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion
IA 1st Hyderabad Battalion
CW 2nd ISF Base Force
RAF 223 Group
RAF 110th Light Base Force
CW 3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
BA 5th Field Regiment
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Ground combat at Johore Bahru [MLYA] (50,83)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 19250 troops, 528 guns, 1258 vehicles, Assault Value = 1357
Defending force 7634 troops, 144 guns, 184 vehicles, Assault Value = 149
Japanese adjusted assault: 509
Allied adjusted defense: 233
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
200 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Assaulting units:
12th (18 Div) Engineer Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
55th Pack A Inf Regiment
22nd (18 Div) Recon Regiment
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
56th Pack A Inf Regimental Combat Team
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
18th Division (-) Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Army
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
AIF 27th Brigade
RN 111th Base Force
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
RAF 113th Light Base Force
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
IA III Corps
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Kuei Lin [S China] (76,54)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 286 troops, 0 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 10
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuei Lin [S China] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
On/Off RR Patrol Co
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Ground combat at 57,49 (near Toungoo [C Burma])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5599 troops, 35 guns, 467 vehicles, Assault Value = 208
Defending force 1677 troops, 6 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 71
Japanese adjusted assault: 316
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 63 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
380 casualties reported
Squads: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
Defending units:
IA 46th Brigade
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Ground combat at Nepoui & N Province (114,158)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 256 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nepoui & N Province !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: supply(-)
Assaulting units:
19th DraftA "Tiger" Div /2
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Ground combat at Batao [Tawi Tawi] (72,90)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 13 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 1
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Batao [Tawi Tawi] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Jolo I & Pata I (74,90)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 13 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jolo I & Pata I !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /5
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,108
Japanese Ships
PB Fumi Maru #2
PB Shonan Maru #8
PB Shonan Maru #7
Allied Ships
SS Plunger
SS Plunger is sighted by escort
PB Shonan Maru #8 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Nissan I [Bismarks] at 107,127
Japanese Ships
xAKL Tateyama Maru, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
xAKL Tateyama Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Tateyama Maru
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 21
xAKL Irrawaddy 22
xAKL Irrawaddy 23
xAKL Irrawaddy 24
xAKL Irrawaddy 25
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
xAKL Irrawaddy 51
xAKL Irrawaddy 52
xAKL Irrawaddy 53
xAKL Irrawaddy 54
xAKL Irrawaddy 55, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 56, Shell hits 1
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 39% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze fires at xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 55 at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 51 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 5,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 55 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 3,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 55 sunk by APD IJA Shimakaze at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 54 at 4,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 21, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 22, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 23, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAKL Irrawaddy 24, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 25, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
xAKL Irrawaddy 51, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Irrawaddy 52, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 53, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 54, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 56, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 39% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 54 at 8,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 53 sunk by CL Oi at 8,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 25 sunk by CL Oi at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 56 at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 54 sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 26 at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 24 sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 21 sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 26 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 56 sunk by CL Oi at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 52 sunk by DD Asashio at 2,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 51 at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Irrawaddy 23
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 23 at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 22 sunk by DD Asashio at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 51 sunk by CL Oi at 2,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 7,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Colonel Phayre, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Aloungpyah, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL IFC Patanan, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Kobe, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Kelvin, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Ningpo, Shell hits 1
xAPc IFC Ananda, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAPc IFC Shillong, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AKV IFC Isla Lay, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AKV IFC Kno Khine, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AKV IFC Knoynnan, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 39% moonlight: 7,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 7,000 yards
AKV IFC Knoynnan sunk by CL Oi at 7,000 yards
DD Asashio launches Long Lance Torpedoes at AKV IFC Isla Lay at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Shillong at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL IFC Patanan at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
AKV IFC Kno Khine sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
AKV IFC Isla Lay sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL IFC Patanan at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Shillong at 4,000 yards
xAPc IFC Shillong sunk by DD Asashio at 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Aloungpyah at 4,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAPc IFC Colonel Phayre at 4,000 yards
xAKL IFC Patanan sunk by CL Oi at 4,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc IFC Ananda
DD Asashio engages xAPc IFC Ananda at 4,000 yards
xAPc IFC Kobe sunk by DD Asashio at 4,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Aloungpyah at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Ananda at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Kelvin sunk by CL Oi at 5,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc IFC Colonel Phayre
xAPc IFC Colonel Phayre sunk by DD Asashio at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Ningpo at 7,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAPc IFC Kadoe at 7,000 yards
xAPc IFC Aloungpyah sunk by DD Asashio at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
xAPc IFC Ananda sunk by DD Asashio at 6,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,108
Japanese Ships
PB Tama Maru #2
PB Takunan Maru #10
PB Toshi Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Plunger
SS Plunger is located by PB Tama Maru #2
Plunger diving deep ....
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Kasuga Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Kasuga Maru #2 is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kasuga Maru #2
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Submarine attack near Diamond Harbour at 51,39
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 5, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Chittagong 5 is sighted by SS I-65
SS I-65 attacking xAKL Chittagong 5 on the surface
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Night Naval bombardment of Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma BB-37
BB Nevada BB-36
BB West Virginia BB-48
BB Maryland BB-46
CA Portland CA-33
CL Phoenix CL-46
CL Helena CL-50
DD Dent
DD Talbot
DD Chew
DD Allen
DD MacDonough
DD Balch
DD Phelps
DD Tucker
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
BB Oklahoma BB-37 firing at 61st DrB "Brigade" Division
BB Nevada BB-36 firing at 61st DrB "Brigade" Division
BB West Virginia BB-48 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
BB Maryland BB-46 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
CA Portland CA-33 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
CL Phoenix CL-46 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
CL Helena CL-50 firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Dent firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Talbot firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Chew firing at 61st DrB "Brigade" Division
DD Allen firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD MacDonough firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Balch firing at 61st DrB "Brigade" Division
DD Phelps firing at 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
DD Tucker firing at 64th DrB "Brigade" Division
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Ikushima Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Ikushima Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Ikushima Maru
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13
xAKL Irrawaddy 14, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18, Shell hits 1
xAKL Irrawaddy 19, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Irrawaddy 20, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 50% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze fires at xAKL Irrawaddy 20 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 20 at 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 19 at 5,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 16 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 12 at 2,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 18 at 2,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 16 at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 20 sunk by DD Asashio at 2,000 yards
Morishita, Nobue orders Japanese TF to disengage
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 18 at 2,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 14 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 14 sunk by CL Oi at 6,000 yards
DD Asashio engages xAKL Irrawaddy 18 at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 19 sunk by APD IJA Shimakaze at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 19 sunk by APD IJA Shimakaze at 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,108
Japanese Ships
PB Takunan Maru #10
PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Tama Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Plunger
SS Plunger is sighted by escort
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Surigao [Mines] (81,88)
TF 543 troops unloading over beach at Surigao [Mines], 81,88
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Sub attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 114,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-8
Allied Ships
PG RAN Warrego
SS I-8 launches 4 torpedoes
I-8 diving deep ....
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-8 eludes PG RAN Warrego by diving deep
PG RAN Warrego loses contact with SS I-8
SS I-8 eludes ASW attack from PG RAN Warrego
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat at 58,46, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 26
xAKL Irrawaddy 27
xAKL Irrawaddy 28
xAKL Irrawaddy 29
xAKL Irrawaddy 30
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat at 58,46, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat at 58,46, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Asashio
APD IJA Shimakaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Iro
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AO Iro is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AO Iro
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
TK Kyokuyo Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-70
Allied Ships
DD Crane
SS I-70 is sighted by escort
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 10
Ki-38 Nick x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 35
G4M1 Betty TB x 9
Ki-38 Nick x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 27
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
G4H2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4H2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 13
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 16
G4H2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
Ki-30 Ann LB x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4H2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
19 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 11
Ki-32 Mary x 3
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP x 4
Ki-38 Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 87,47 , near Ming Kang [C China]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 36
Ki-30 Ann DB x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 14
Ki-38 Nick x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 17
Ki-38 Nick x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 7 damaged
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 87,47 , near Ming Kang [C China]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 5
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 24
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-30 Ann LB x 9
Ki-38 Nick x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 64th DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Kaga-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Yamato-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Musashi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 89 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 63
D3A1 Val DB x 89
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val DB: 5 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 9 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma BB-37, Bomb hits 13, on fire
BB Nevada BB-36, Bomb hits 12, on fire
BB Maryland BB-46, Bomb hits 5, on fire
BB West Virginia BB-48, Bomb hits 12, on fire
CL Phoenix CL-46
DD Tucker
DD Talbot
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Nevada BB-36
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Afternoon Air attack on 10th Army Group , at 88,57 , near Wenchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ba [Fiji] at 131,159
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Yayoi
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 7
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Kawai Chutai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 97 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 54
D3A1 Val DB x 85
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val DB: 3 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma BB-37, Bomb hits 8, heavy fires
BB Nevada BB-36, Bomb hits 14, heavy fires
BB West Virginia BB-48, Bomb hits 13, heavy fires
BB Maryland BB-46, Bomb hits 14, on fire
DD Dent, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Balch, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Phoenix CL-46, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Chew, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Phelps, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Tucker
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
16 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Nevada BB-36
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB West Virginia BB-48
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Oklahoma BB-37
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Dent
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Maryland BB-46
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Phelps
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Balch
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 57,49 , near Toungoo [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-38 Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
CAF H81-A3 Tomahawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 4 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF H81-A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF H81-A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
CM Shotoku Maru
DMS Ishigaki
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon, hits 1
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at CM Shotoku Maru
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-70 , hits 1
Allied Ships
TK California Standard
DD Kilty
SS I-70 is sighted by escort
DD Kilty attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-70 eludes ASW attack from DD Kilty
DD Kilty cannot reach attack position over SS I-70
SS I-70 eludes ASW attack from DD Kilty
DD Kilty loses contact with SS I-70
DD Kilty attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kilty loses contact with SS I-70
SS I-70 eludes DD Kilty by hugging bottom
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Taytay [Palawan] (75,82)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Taytay [Palawan], 75,82
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Ground combat at Malawi [Mindinao] (79,90)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 13815 troops, 173 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 375
Defending force 2451 troops, 33 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 76
Japanese adjusted assault: 576
Allied adjusted defense: 40
Japanese assault odds: 14 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Malawi [Mindinao] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2454 casualties reported
Squads: 107 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 215 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 39 (39 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 4
Assaulting units:
54th DrB "Soldier" Division
Defending units:
PA 102nd Infantry Regiment
PA 103rd Infantry Regiment
PA 102nd Infantry Division
PA III Corps
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 43971 troops, 841 guns, 1192 vehicles, Assault Value = 1039
Defending force 21725 troops, 342 guns, 578 vehicles, Assault Value = 516
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 940
Allied adjusted defense: 1225
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
880 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 39 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 14 destroyed, 41 disabled
Guns lost 60 (45 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 41 (4 destroyed, 37 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 28 (6 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Gun Co
1st Ind Tank Brigade
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
14th Army
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
192nd Tank Battalion
194th Tank Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 71st Infantry Division
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 21st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PA 8th Base Force
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA I Corps
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAF Far East AF
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at 88,46 (near Zhumadian [Yel R])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 16344 troops, 267 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 406
Defending force 5951 troops, 92 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 133
Japanese adjusted assault: 522
Allied adjusted defense: 63
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
342 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 21 (1 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2981 casualties reported
Squads: 174 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 114 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 19 (11 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
9th Pack A Warrior Division
Defending units:
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 29th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
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Ground combat at Manila [Luzon] (79,77)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 41298 troops, 553 guns, 158 vehicles, Assault Value = 1259
Defending force 20989 troops, 188 guns, 398 vehicles, Assault Value = 495
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
16th Pack B "Wall" Division
21st DrB "Attack" Division
2nd Draft A Courage Division
Kure 1st SNLF
Defending units:
PA 1st Infantry Division
PS 57th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 4th Constabulary Regiment
PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment
USN Cavite Base Force
USAAF Manila Base Force
PA 2nd RR CD Regiment
PA 41st Infantry Division
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
PA 2nd Constblry HW Regiment
USAFFE
PAF Aviation
II Philippine Corps Corps
PA 301st Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 51,78 (near Kuantan [Malaya])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 15230 troops, 519 guns, 339 vehicles, Assault Value = 438
Defending force 3618 troops, 89 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Japanese adjusted assault: 216
Allied adjusted defense: 141
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
501 casualties reported
Squads: 23 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 39 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (4 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Assaulting units:
5th SMot A "Carp" Division
Defending units:
IA 3/16th Punjab Battalion
IA 8th Brigade
BA 2nd Argylls Battalion
IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion
IA 1st Hyderabad Battalion
CW 2nd ISF Base Force
RAF 223 Group
RAF 110th Light Base Force
CW 3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
BA 5th Field Regiment
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Ground combat at Johore Bahru [MLYA] (50,83)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 19250 troops, 528 guns, 1258 vehicles, Assault Value = 1357
Defending force 7634 troops, 144 guns, 184 vehicles, Assault Value = 149
Japanese adjusted assault: 509
Allied adjusted defense: 233
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
200 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Assaulting units:
12th (18 Div) Engineer Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
55th Pack A Inf Regiment
22nd (18 Div) Recon Regiment
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
56th Pack A Inf Regimental Combat Team
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
18th Division (-) Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Army
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
AIF 27th Brigade
RN 111th Base Force
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
RAF 113th Light Base Force
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
IA III Corps
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Kuei Lin [S China] (76,54)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 286 troops, 0 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 10
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuei Lin [S China] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
On/Off RR Patrol Co
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Ground combat at 57,49 (near Toungoo [C Burma])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5599 troops, 35 guns, 467 vehicles, Assault Value = 208
Defending force 1677 troops, 6 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 71
Japanese adjusted assault: 316
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 63 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
380 casualties reported
Squads: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
Defending units:
IA 46th Brigade
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Ground combat at Nepoui & N Province (114,158)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 256 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nepoui & N Province !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: supply(-)
Assaulting units:
19th DraftA "Tiger" Div /2
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Ground combat at Batao [Tawi Tawi] (72,90)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 13 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 1
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Batao [Tawi Tawi] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Jolo I & Pata I (74,90)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 13 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jolo I & Pata I !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /5
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ASW attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 109,63
Japanese Ships
PB Mikitade Maru
PB JMM Fukuoka 110
PB Uruboko Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at PB Mikitade Maru
S-18 diving deep ....
PB JMM Fukuoka 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 110 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on Luganville [N Heb] , at 120,150
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 3
No Allied losses
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Van der Bosch, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL NEI Van der Bosch is sighted by SS I-121
SS I-121 attacking on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Huo Ma [Yel River] , at 86,41
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
CAF I-16 Type 24: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x CAF I-16 Type 24 sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
33rd Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
9th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 5
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 42
G4M1 Betty TB x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty TB x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty TB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 33
B5N2 Kate TB x 54
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-32 Mary x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 26th SMB "Spring" Division, at 86,41 (Huo Ma [Yel River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
CAF A-19 x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
CAF A-19: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
CAF A-19: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x CAF A-19 bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
33rd Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 26th SMB "Spring" Division, at 86,41 (Huo Ma [Yel River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 7
Allied aircraft losses
CAF SB-2 (Early): 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Robi [Milne Bay] at 101,134
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
BB Ise
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 43
Allied aircraft
P-36A Mohawk x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-36A Mohawk: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
6th Interceptr PAAC with P-36A Mohawk (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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ASW attack near Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-22
Allied Ships
KV RCN Edmundston
SS I-22 is sighted by escort
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action at 85,68
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari
CM Shoei Maru
CM Nikkai Maru
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Yubari firing at AIF Lark Battalion
CM Shoei Maru firing at AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force
CM Nikkai Maru firing at AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force
CM Shoei Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at 105,126
TF 293 troops unloading over beach at 105,126
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 63rd DrB "Brigade"/B Div
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 63rd DrB "Brigade"/B Div /6
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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 25325 troops, 328 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 652
Defending force 27681 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 808
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
39th SMotB Wisteria Division
68th C "Cypress" Division
Defending units:
Szechuan 50th Corps
NRA 21st Corps
NRA 3rd New US OB Corps
32nd Army Group
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 102989 troops, 1179 guns, 243 vehicles, Assault Value = 2652
Defending force 44030 troops, 227 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1499
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 2153
Allied adjusted defense: 4390
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
6368 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 581 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 281 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 69 disabled
Guns lost 135 (2 destroyed, 133 disabled)
Vehicles lost 33 (2 destroyed, 31 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1071 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 74 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Assaulting units:
15th DrB "Festival" Division
Kyuko Naval Guard Unit
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 19th Temp Division
RGC 28th Route Division
RGC 23rd Route Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
RGC 4th Division
116th DrB "Storm" Division
RGC 25th Route Division
RGC 5th Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
Hopei 49th Corps
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at 88,47 (near Shou Hsien [Yel R])
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 13881 troops, 218 guns, 561 vehicles, Assault Value = 640
Defending force 13203 troops, 140 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 294
Japanese adjusted assault: 77
Allied adjusted defense: 30
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
522 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
4298 casualties reported
Squads: 95 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 221 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 5
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
RGC 12th Ind Brigade
RGC 7th Temp Division
IJA 8th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 48th Corps
NRA 12th Corps
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division
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Ground combat at Tsiaotso [E China] (88,42)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 59837 troops, 978 guns, 778 vehicles, Assault Value = 1584
Defending force 37324 troops, 115 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 972
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
14th DrA "Shining" Division
69th PkC "Winning" Division
35th DrB "East" Division
110th "Eagle" 4Rgt Division
RGC 15th Temp Division
12th Army
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
IJA 9th Arty Cmd Brigade
IJA 5th ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 27th Corps
NRA 80th Corps
NRA 93rd Corps
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Ground combat at Namatanai [Copra] (107,125)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Namatanai [Copra] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Kinsyu M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Jesselton [BNoBNEO] (68,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3200 troops, 121 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 69
Defending force 665 troops, 2 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 26
Japanese adjusted assault: 76
Allied adjusted defense: 47
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
122 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
JAAF 97th AF Bn
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Ground combat at 56,51 (near Toungoo [C Burma])
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1537 troops, 10 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 430 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Allied adjusted assault: 37
Japanese adjusted defense: 11
Allied assault odds: 3 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (2 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
5th Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
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ASW attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 109,63
Japanese Ships
PB Mikitade Maru
PB JMM Fukuoka 110
PB Uruboko Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at PB Mikitade Maru
S-18 diving deep ....
PB JMM Fukuoka 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 110 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Uruboko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on Luganville [N Heb] , at 120,150
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 3
No Allied losses
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Van der Bosch, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL NEI Van der Bosch is sighted by SS I-121
SS I-121 attacking on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Huo Ma [Yel River] , at 86,41
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
CAF I-16 Type 24: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x CAF I-16 Type 24 sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
33rd Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
9th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 5
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 42
G4M1 Betty TB x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty TB x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty TB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 33
B5N2 Kate TB x 54
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-32 Mary x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 26th SMB "Spring" Division, at 86,41 (Huo Ma [Yel River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
CAF A-19 x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
CAF A-19: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
CAF A-19: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x CAF A-19 bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
33rd Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 26th SMB "Spring" Division, at 86,41 (Huo Ma [Yel River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 7
Allied aircraft losses
CAF SB-2 (Early): 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Robi [Milne Bay] at 101,134
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
BB Ise
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 43
Allied aircraft
P-36A Mohawk x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-36A Mohawk: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
6th Interceptr PAAC with P-36A Mohawk (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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ASW attack near Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-22
Allied Ships
KV RCN Edmundston
SS I-22 is sighted by escort
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action at 85,68
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari
CM Shoei Maru
CM Nikkai Maru
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Yubari firing at AIF Lark Battalion
CM Shoei Maru firing at AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force
CM Nikkai Maru firing at AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force
CM Shoei Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at 105,126
TF 293 troops unloading over beach at 105,126
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 63rd DrB "Brigade"/B Div
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 63rd DrB "Brigade"/B Div /6
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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 25325 troops, 328 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 652
Defending force 27681 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 808
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
39th SMotB Wisteria Division
68th C "Cypress" Division
Defending units:
Szechuan 50th Corps
NRA 21st Corps
NRA 3rd New US OB Corps
32nd Army Group
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 102989 troops, 1179 guns, 243 vehicles, Assault Value = 2652
Defending force 44030 troops, 227 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1499
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 2153
Allied adjusted defense: 4390
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
6368 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 581 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 281 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 69 disabled
Guns lost 135 (2 destroyed, 133 disabled)
Vehicles lost 33 (2 destroyed, 31 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1071 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 74 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Assaulting units:
15th DrB "Festival" Division
Kyuko Naval Guard Unit
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 19th Temp Division
RGC 28th Route Division
RGC 23rd Route Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
RGC 4th Division
116th DrB "Storm" Division
RGC 25th Route Division
RGC 5th Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
Hopei 49th Corps
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at 88,47 (near Shou Hsien [Yel R])
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 13881 troops, 218 guns, 561 vehicles, Assault Value = 640
Defending force 13203 troops, 140 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 294
Japanese adjusted assault: 77
Allied adjusted defense: 30
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
522 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
4298 casualties reported
Squads: 95 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 221 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 5
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
RGC 12th Ind Brigade
RGC 7th Temp Division
IJA 8th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 48th Corps
NRA 12th Corps
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division
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Ground combat at Tsiaotso [E China] (88,42)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 59837 troops, 978 guns, 778 vehicles, Assault Value = 1584
Defending force 37324 troops, 115 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 972
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
14th DrA "Shining" Division
69th PkC "Winning" Division
35th DrB "East" Division
110th "Eagle" 4Rgt Division
RGC 15th Temp Division
12th Army
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
IJA 9th Arty Cmd Brigade
IJA 5th ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 27th Corps
NRA 80th Corps
NRA 93rd Corps
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Ground combat at Namatanai [Copra] (107,125)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Namatanai [Copra] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Kinsyu M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Jesselton [BNoBNEO] (68,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3200 troops, 121 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 69
Defending force 665 troops, 2 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 26
Japanese adjusted assault: 76
Allied adjusted defense: 47
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
122 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
JAAF 97th AF Bn
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Ground combat at 56,51 (near Toungoo [C Burma])
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1537 troops, 10 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 430 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Allied adjusted assault: 37
Japanese adjusted defense: 11
Allied assault odds: 3 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (2 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
5th Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
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Test 5 ALPHA 24 Jan 42 (Sea Action off Sinkawang!)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 24, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Magwe [Oil] at 57,47, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Asashio
DD Samidare
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 50% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 50% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singkawang [Bor] at 54,87, Range 24,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 4
DD Michishio
DD Arashio
DD Asagumo, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze, Shell hits 1
DD Shikinami
DD Satsuki
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Nagatsuki
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor, Shell hits 3
Allied Ships
BB RN Prince of Wales, Shell hits 3
BC RN Repulse, Shell hits 2
CL RN Dragon, Shell hits 1
CL RN Durban, Shell hits 4, on fire
CL RN Mauritius, Shell hits 2
DD RAN Vampire
DD RAN Vendetta, Shell hits 1
DD RN Scout, Shell hits 1
DD RN Stronghold, Shell hits 1
DD RN Tenedos, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD RN Thanet, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD RN Thracian
DD RN Electra, Shell hits 3
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Isis, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD RN Jupiter
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 50% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Dragon at 24,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Nachi at 24,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages DD Nagatsuki at 24,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Minazuki at 24,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages DD Umikaze at 24,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Kawakaze at 24,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages DD Asagumo at 24,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD RN Scout at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 18,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 18,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages CA Ashigara at 18,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Durban at 18,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 18,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Satsuki at 18,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Scout at 18,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Umikaze at 18,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 18,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 18,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Scout at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Ashigara at 16,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 16,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Nagatsuki at 16,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Minazuki at 16,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Satsuki at 16,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Encounter at 16,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Arashio at 16,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Mauritius at 13,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 13,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Mauritius at 13,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 13,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Dragon at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Isis at 13,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Suzukaze at 13,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Electra at 13,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Encounter at 13,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Encounter at 13,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Electra at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Durban at 12,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 12,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 12,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Dragon at 12,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Suzukaze at 12,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Shikinami at 12,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Electra at 12,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Isis at 12,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Jupiter at 12,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Tenedos at 12,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages DD Yamakaze at 12,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Encounter at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 9,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Nachi at 9,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages CA Nachi at 9,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages DD RN Scout at 9,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD RN Isis at 9,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages DD RN Scout at 9,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD RN Isis at 9,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Encounter at 9,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Umikaze at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Thanet at 9,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Tenedos at 9,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Encounter at 9,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Scout at 9,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Asagumo at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Dragon at 11,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages BC RN Repulse at 11,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Nagatsuki at 11,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Minazuki at 11,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Jupiter at 11,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD RAN Vampire at 11,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Encounter at 11,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Umikaze at 11,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages DD RN Thracian at 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Electra at 11,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Tenedos at 11,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages DD Arashio at 11,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Electra at 11,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vendetta at 11,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RAN Vampire at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor at 14,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Mauritius at 14,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD RN Electra at 14,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 14,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Minazuki at 14,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Satsuki at 14,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Suzukaze at 14,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Umikaze at 14,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Thracian at 14,000 yards
Magazine explodes on DD RN Thanet
DD RN Thanet sunk by DD Umikaze at 14,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Asagumo at 14,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Encounter at 14,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Scout at 14,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RAN Vendetta at 14,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 14,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Ashigara at 14,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 14,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Nagatsuki at 14,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages DD Fumizuki at 14,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Minazuki at 14,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Shikinami at 14,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Michishio at 14,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Electra at 14,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Tenedos at 14,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Stronghold at 14,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Arashio at 14,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Isis at 14,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Isis at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Ashigara at 15,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 15,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD RN Jupiter at 15,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 15,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Jupiter at 15,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Isis at 15,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Encounter at 15,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Encounter at 15,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 15,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Asagumo at 15,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor at 15,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RAN Vampire at 15,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Michishio at 15,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Electra at 15,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 15,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 15,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Mauritius at 15,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Durban at 15,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Ashigara at 15,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Jupiter at 15,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Isis at 15,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Suzukaze at 15,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Electra at 15,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Isis at 15,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Yamakaze at 15,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages DD Asagumo at 15,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vendetta at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Mauritius at 13,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 13,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Nagatsuki at 13,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Fumizuki at 13,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Ashigara at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Isis at 13,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Suzukaze at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Electra at 13,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Electra at 13,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Yamakaze at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Isis at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Scout at 13,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RAN Vendetta at 13,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RAN Vampire at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages BC RN Repulse at 10,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD RAN Vampire at 10,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Ashigara at 10,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Satsuki at 10,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Isis at 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Electra at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Electra at 10,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Tenedos at 10,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Electra at 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Scout at 10,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Asagumo at 10,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 7,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 7,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Mauritius at 7,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 7,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 7,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages DD RN Electra at 7,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Kawakaze at 7,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Asagumo at 7,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD RN Thracian at 7,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Yamakaze at 7,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Electra at 7,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Tenedos at 7,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Tenedos at 7,000 yards
DD RN Thracian engages AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singkawang [Bor] at 54,87, Range 19,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Asagumo, heavy fires
DD Suzukaze
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
BB RN Prince of Wales
BC RN Repulse
CL RN Dragon
CL RN Durban, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
CL RN Mauritius
DD RAN Vampire
DD RAN Vendetta
DD RN Scout
DD RN Stronghold
DD RN Tenedos, on fire
DD RN Thracian
DD RN Electra
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Isis, on fire
DD RN Jupiter
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 50% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 19,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 16,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 16,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages CA Nachi at 16,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 16,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Asagumo at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 12,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 12,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Electra at 12,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 12,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Nachi at 12,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Isis at 12,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages DD Asagumo at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 10,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 10,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages CA Nachi at 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 10,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages DD Shikinami at 10,000 yards
Leach, J.C. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Nachi engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 8,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD RN Electra at 8,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages CL RN Mauritius at 8,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 8,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Magwe [Oil] at 56,47, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Maikaze
DD Hibiki
DD Inazuma
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 50% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 50% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Sub attack near Ambrym [Copra] at 122,152
Japanese Ships
AMC Saigon Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AMC Saigon Maru
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Submarine attack near Nagoya [Acft/MV/HI] at 110,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Koryu Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-23
xAK Koryu Maru is sighted by SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Koryu Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK AnsyuMaru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK AnsyuMaru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Hirota Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Hirota Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon attacking on the surface
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Morning Air attack on NRA 81st Corps, at 88,37 (Yenan [Yellow Rvr])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 19
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 81st Corps, at 88,37 (Yenan [Yellow Rvr])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 41
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 27
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 2 damaged
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
23 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 223 Group ...
Also attacking BA 5th Field Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 223 Group ...
Also attacking BA 5th Field Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on BA 2nd Argylls Battalion, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA Pol Sect , at 85,41 (Yenchang [Oil])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Hunan 41st Fld Amy Corps, at 85,45 (Nanyang [Beef/Wine])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
Allied aircraft
CAF P-66 Vanguard x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 29th Ftr Sqdn with CAF P-66 Vanguard (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Hunan 41st Fld Amy Corps, at 85,45 (Nanyang [Beef/Wine])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
Allied aircraft
CAF P-66 Vanguard x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann DB: 2 damaged
Ki-30 Ann DB: 2 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
17 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 29th Ftr Sqdn with CAF P-66 Vanguard (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 81st Corps, at 88,37 (Yenan [Yellow Rvr])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 3rd Provisional Corps, at 87,44 , near Loyang [Yellow R]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 68,92
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hakaze
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 15000 feet *
Naval Attack: 6 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 61st DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed
NZ Hudson III (LR): 3 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 3
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 64th DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Sub attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
TK CW Eidsvold, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS I-18 launches 6 torpedoes at TK CW Eidsvold
I-18 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Amphibious Assault at Tandjoeng Selor BNB (68,92)
TF 6 troops unloading over beach at Tandjoeng Selor BNB, 68,92
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 30441 troops, 514 guns, 269 vehicles, Assault Value = 762
Defending force 23479 troops, 426 guns, 566 vehicles, Assault Value = 649
Japanese ground losses:
193 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
41st Infantry Division
NZ 8th Brigade
NZ 29th Battalion
NZ 30th Battalion
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Taytay [Palawan] (75,82)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Taytay [Palawan] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Bankok M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Johore Bahru [MLYA] (50,83)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 46201 troops, 949 guns, 1451 vehicles, Assault Value = 1462
Defending force 7505 troops, 144 guns, 183 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Japanese adjusted assault: 890
Allied adjusted defense: 101
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Johore Bahru [MLYA] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1750 casualties reported
Squads: 27 destroyed, 46 disabled
Non Combat: 244 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 26 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 50 (33 destroyed, 17 disabled)
Vehicles lost 95 (89 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Units retreated 7
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
12th (18 Div) Engineer Regiment
55th Pack A Inf Regiment
56th Pack A Inf Regimental Combat Team
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
22nd (18 Div) Recon Regiment
114th Pack A Inf Regiment
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
18th Division (-) Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
25th Army
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
AIF 27th Brigade
RN 111th Base Force
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
IA III Corps
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
RAF 113th Light Base Force
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Mardu [Farms] (69,86)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1516 troops, 81 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 47
Defending force 543 troops, 2 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 24
Japanese adjusted assault: 21
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mardu [Farms] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
182 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
15th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Magwe [Oil] at 57,47, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Asashio
DD Samidare
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 50% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 50% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singkawang [Bor] at 54,87, Range 24,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 4
DD Michishio
DD Arashio
DD Asagumo, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze, Shell hits 1
DD Shikinami
DD Satsuki
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Nagatsuki
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor, Shell hits 3
Allied Ships
BB RN Prince of Wales, Shell hits 3
BC RN Repulse, Shell hits 2
CL RN Dragon, Shell hits 1
CL RN Durban, Shell hits 4, on fire
CL RN Mauritius, Shell hits 2
DD RAN Vampire
DD RAN Vendetta, Shell hits 1
DD RN Scout, Shell hits 1
DD RN Stronghold, Shell hits 1
DD RN Tenedos, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD RN Thanet, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD RN Thracian
DD RN Electra, Shell hits 3
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Isis, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD RN Jupiter
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 50% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Dragon at 24,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Nachi at 24,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages DD Nagatsuki at 24,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Minazuki at 24,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages DD Umikaze at 24,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Kawakaze at 24,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages DD Asagumo at 24,000 yards
CA Nachi engages DD RN Scout at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 18,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 18,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages CA Ashigara at 18,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Durban at 18,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 18,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Satsuki at 18,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Scout at 18,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Umikaze at 18,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 18,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 18,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Scout at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Ashigara at 16,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 16,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Nagatsuki at 16,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Minazuki at 16,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Satsuki at 16,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Encounter at 16,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Arashio at 16,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Mauritius at 13,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 13,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Mauritius at 13,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 13,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Dragon at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Isis at 13,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Suzukaze at 13,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Electra at 13,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Encounter at 13,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Encounter at 13,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Electra at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Durban at 12,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 12,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 12,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Dragon at 12,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Suzukaze at 12,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Shikinami at 12,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Electra at 12,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Isis at 12,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Jupiter at 12,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Tenedos at 12,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages DD Yamakaze at 12,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Encounter at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 9,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Nachi at 9,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages CA Nachi at 9,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages DD RN Scout at 9,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD RN Isis at 9,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages DD RN Scout at 9,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD RN Isis at 9,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Encounter at 9,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Umikaze at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Thanet at 9,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Tenedos at 9,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Encounter at 9,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Scout at 9,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Asagumo at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Dragon at 11,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages BC RN Repulse at 11,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Nagatsuki at 11,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages DD Minazuki at 11,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Jupiter at 11,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD RAN Vampire at 11,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Encounter at 11,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Umikaze at 11,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages DD RN Thracian at 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Electra at 11,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Tenedos at 11,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages DD Arashio at 11,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Electra at 11,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vendetta at 11,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RAN Vampire at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor at 14,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Mauritius at 14,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD RN Electra at 14,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 14,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Minazuki at 14,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Satsuki at 14,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Suzukaze at 14,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Umikaze at 14,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Thracian at 14,000 yards
Magazine explodes on DD RN Thanet
DD RN Thanet sunk by DD Umikaze at 14,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Asagumo at 14,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Encounter at 14,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Scout at 14,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RAN Vendetta at 14,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 14,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Ashigara at 14,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 14,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Nagatsuki at 14,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages DD Fumizuki at 14,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Minazuki at 14,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Shikinami at 14,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Michishio at 14,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Electra at 14,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Tenedos at 14,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Stronghold at 14,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Arashio at 14,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Isis at 14,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Isis at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Ashigara at 15,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 15,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD RN Jupiter at 15,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 15,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Jupiter at 15,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Isis at 15,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Encounter at 15,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Encounter at 15,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 15,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Asagumo at 15,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor at 15,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RAN Vampire at 15,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Michishio at 15,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Electra at 15,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 15,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 15,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Mauritius at 15,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Durban at 15,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Ashigara at 15,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Jupiter at 15,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Isis at 15,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Suzukaze at 15,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Electra at 15,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Isis at 15,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Yamakaze at 15,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages DD Asagumo at 15,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vendetta at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Mauritius at 13,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 13,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Nagatsuki at 13,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Fumizuki at 13,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Ashigara at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Isis at 13,000 yards
DD RN Encounter engages DD Suzukaze at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Electra at 13,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Electra at 13,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Yamakaze at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Isis at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Scout at 13,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RAN Vendetta at 13,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RAN Vampire at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages BC RN Repulse at 10,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD RAN Vampire at 10,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Ashigara at 10,000 yards
DD RN Jupiter engages DD Satsuki at 10,000 yards
AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor engages DD RN Isis at 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Encounter at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RN Electra at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD RN Electra at 10,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Tenedos at 10,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Electra at 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Scout at 10,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Asagumo at 10,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 7,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 7,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Mauritius at 7,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 7,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Dragon at 7,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages DD RN Electra at 7,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Kawakaze at 7,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Asagumo at 7,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD RN Thracian at 7,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages DD Yamakaze at 7,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Electra at 7,000 yards
DD Arashio engages DD RN Tenedos at 7,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Tenedos at 7,000 yards
DD RN Thracian engages AMC Ichi Maru ex Thor at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singkawang [Bor] at 54,87, Range 19,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Asagumo, heavy fires
DD Suzukaze
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
BB RN Prince of Wales
BC RN Repulse
CL RN Dragon
CL RN Durban, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
CL RN Mauritius
DD RAN Vampire
DD RAN Vendetta
DD RN Scout
DD RN Stronghold
DD RN Tenedos, on fire
DD RN Thracian
DD RN Electra
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Isis, on fire
DD RN Jupiter
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 50% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 19,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 16,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 16,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages CA Nachi at 16,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 16,000 yards
DD RN Isis engages DD Asagumo at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
BB RN Prince of Wales engages CA Nachi at 12,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 12,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Electra at 12,000 yards
CL RN Durban engages CA Nachi at 12,000 yards
CL RN Dragon engages CA Nachi at 12,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD RN Isis at 12,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages DD Asagumo at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 10,000 yards
BC RN Repulse engages CA Nachi at 10,000 yards
CL RN Mauritius engages CA Nachi at 10,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CL RN Durban at 10,000 yards
DD RN Stronghold engages DD Shikinami at 10,000 yards
Leach, J.C. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Nachi engages BB RN Prince of Wales at 8,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD RN Electra at 8,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages CL RN Mauritius at 8,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 8,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RAN Vampire at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Magwe [Oil] at 56,47, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Maikaze
DD Hibiki
DD Inazuma
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Kadoe
xAPc IFC Ningpo
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 50% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 50% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Sub attack near Ambrym [Copra] at 122,152
Japanese Ships
AMC Saigon Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AMC Saigon Maru
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Submarine attack near Nagoya [Acft/MV/HI] at 110,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Koryu Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-23
xAK Koryu Maru is sighted by SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Koryu Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK AnsyuMaru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK AnsyuMaru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Hirota Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Hirota Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon attacking on the surface
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Morning Air attack on NRA 81st Corps, at 88,37 (Yenan [Yellow Rvr])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 19
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 81st Corps, at 88,37 (Yenan [Yellow Rvr])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 41
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 27
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 2 damaged
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
23 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 223 Group ...
Also attacking BA 5th Field Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 223 Group ...
Also attacking BA 5th Field Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on BA 2nd Argylls Battalion, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA Pol Sect , at 85,41 (Yenchang [Oil])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Hunan 41st Fld Amy Corps, at 85,45 (Nanyang [Beef/Wine])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
Allied aircraft
CAF P-66 Vanguard x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 29th Ftr Sqdn with CAF P-66 Vanguard (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Hunan 41st Fld Amy Corps, at 85,45 (Nanyang [Beef/Wine])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
Allied aircraft
CAF P-66 Vanguard x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann DB: 2 damaged
Ki-30 Ann DB: 2 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
17 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 29th Ftr Sqdn with CAF P-66 Vanguard (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 81st Corps, at 88,37 (Yenan [Yellow Rvr])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 3rd Provisional Corps, at 87,44 , near Loyang [Yellow R]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 68,92
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hakaze
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 15000 feet *
Naval Attack: 6 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 61st DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed
NZ Hudson III (LR): 3 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 3
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 64th DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Sub attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
TK CW Eidsvold, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS I-18 launches 6 torpedoes at TK CW Eidsvold
I-18 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Amphibious Assault at Tandjoeng Selor BNB (68,92)
TF 6 troops unloading over beach at Tandjoeng Selor BNB, 68,92
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 30441 troops, 514 guns, 269 vehicles, Assault Value = 762
Defending force 23479 troops, 426 guns, 566 vehicles, Assault Value = 649
Japanese ground losses:
193 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
41st Infantry Division
NZ 8th Brigade
NZ 29th Battalion
NZ 30th Battalion
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Taytay [Palawan] (75,82)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Taytay [Palawan] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Bankok M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Johore Bahru [MLYA] (50,83)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 46201 troops, 949 guns, 1451 vehicles, Assault Value = 1462
Defending force 7505 troops, 144 guns, 183 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Japanese adjusted assault: 890
Allied adjusted defense: 101
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Johore Bahru [MLYA] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1750 casualties reported
Squads: 27 destroyed, 46 disabled
Non Combat: 244 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 26 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 50 (33 destroyed, 17 disabled)
Vehicles lost 95 (89 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Units retreated 7
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
12th (18 Div) Engineer Regiment
55th Pack A Inf Regiment
56th Pack A Inf Regimental Combat Team
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
22nd (18 Div) Recon Regiment
114th Pack A Inf Regiment
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
18th Division (-) Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
25th Army
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
AIF 27th Brigade
RN 111th Base Force
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
IA III Corps
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
RAF 113th Light Base Force
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Mardu [Farms] (69,86)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1516 troops, 81 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 47
Defending force 543 troops, 2 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 24
Japanese adjusted assault: 21
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mardu [Farms] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
182 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
15th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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ASW attack near Suva [Fiji] at 132,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
KV RCN Edmundston
SS I-19 is located by KV RCN Edmundston
I-19 diving deep ....
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston attacking submerged sub ....
KV RCN Edmundston cannot establish contact with SS I-19
KV RCN Edmundston cannot establish contact with SS I-19
KV RCN Edmundston cannot establish contact with SS I-19
KV RCN Edmundston cannot establish contact with SS I-19
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Mussau I [Bismarck] at 104,120
Japanese Ships
AP Husimi Maru
Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon
AP Husimi Maru is sighted by SS Gudgeon
SS Gudgeon launches 4 torpedoes at AP Husimi Maru
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 10
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
xAKL PC Regulus
PC CG Taney
PC CG Reliance
SS I-16 is sighted by escort
I-16 bottoming out ....
PC CG Taney fails to find sub and abandons search
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
E Kuretake
PB Sento Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tautog, hits 1
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
E Kuretake attacking submerged sub ....
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
E Kuretake fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kuretake fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Soc Trang Province at 57,74
Japanese Ships
xAK Osaka Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O19
xAK Osaka Maru is sighted by SS RNN O19
SS RNN O19 launches 4 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on Suva [Fiji] , at 132,160
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 24
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 207th Division, at 80,58 (Namyung [S China])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 69
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
58 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Jesselton [BNoBNEO] , at 68,86
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 42
G4M1 Betty TB x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 36
Ki-38 Nick x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 47
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
47 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 207th Division, at 80,58 (Namyung [S China])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 29
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 18th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 207th Division ...
Also attacking 18th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 207th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann DB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking VF/FF Tonkin Base F Base Force ...
Also attacking VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team ...
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed
RAAF Hudson I GP: 2 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
AP Kowa Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 4
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 18th Army Group , at 80,58 (Namyung [S China])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Suva [Fiji] , at 132,160
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 39
B5N2 Kate TB x 79
D3A1 Val DB x 119
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate TB: 1 damaged
B5N2 Kate TB: 2 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 10 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed on ground
NZ Hudson III (LR): 6 destroyed on ground
PBY-4 Catalina AS: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
AMc RNZN Gale, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK American, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 32
Airbase supply hits 16
Runway hits 85
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
23 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
15 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
19 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAP Yasaka Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAP Yasaka Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAP Yasaka Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Pre-Invasion action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Asanagi
APD IJA Kamikaze
APD IJA Mochizuki
APD IJA Yayoi
APD IJA Kisaragi
APD IJA Asanagi fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Kamikaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Mochizuki fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Yayoi fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Kisaragi fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
TF 70 troops unloading over beach at Nadi [Fiji], 131,160
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad accidentally lost during unload of 51st Nav Gd
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 51st Nav Gd
8cm T88 AA Gun lost overboard during unload of 51st Nav Gd /5
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 51st Nav Gd /5
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Pre-Invasion action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Kashima
DD Ariake
AP Palau Maru
DD Akebono
DD Uzuki
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Kashima firing at AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
DD Ariake firing at AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
DD Ariake fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
TF 304 troops unloading over beach at Lae [NE NG], 99,126
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of JNAF 2nd AF Unit /2
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Wheel/Track SptSqd lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF /3
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Pre-Invasion action off Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
57 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hagi
APD IJA Fuji
APD IJA Hagi fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Fuji fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Iba [Luzon], 78,75
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Wheel/Track SptSqd lost overboard during unload of 5th ArtyIntel(+) Rgt /4
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 56591 troops, 938 guns, 832 vehicles, Assault Value = 2002
Defending force 17120 troops, 215 guns, 478 vehicles, Assault Value = 366
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
20th DrA "Morning" Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
47th Infantry Regiment
21st DrB "Attack" Division
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
2nd Ind Gun Co
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 91st Infantry Division
PA 71st Infantry Division
194th Tank Battalion
PA 11th (-) Division
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
USAAF Far East AF
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
PA I Corps
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 25399 troops, 328 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 661
Defending force 27768 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 805
Assaulting units:
39th SMotB Wisteria Division
68th C "Cypress" Division
Defending units:
Szechuan 50th Corps
NRA 21st Corps
NRA 3rd New US OB Corps
32nd Army Group
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 470 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1831
Defending force 43424 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1424
Assaulting units:
RGC 4th Division
RGC 28th Route Division
RGC 19th Temp Division
116th DrB "Storm" Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 23rd Route Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
Hopei 49th Corps
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at Namyung [S China] (80,58)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 29045 troops, 394 guns, 161 vehicles, Assault Value = 895
Defending force 11866 troops, 87 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 401
Japanese adjusted assault: 1680
Allied adjusted defense: 247
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3871 casualties reported
Squads: 133 destroyed, 101 disabled
Non Combat: 149 destroyed, 54 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 14 disabled
Guns lost 11 (2 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
104th SMB "Phoenix" Division
38th PkB "Swamp" Division
23rd Army
Defending units:
NRA 207th Division
18th Army Group
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Ground combat at Tsiaotso [E China] (88,42)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 60050 troops, 978 guns, 780 vehicles, Assault Value = 1597
Defending force 37328 troops, 115 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 967
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
35th DrB "East" Division
110th "Eagle" 4Rgt Division
69th PkC "Winning" Division
14th DrA "Shining" Division
RGC 15th Temp Division
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
12th Army
IJA 9th Arty Cmd Brigade
IJA 5th ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 27th Corps
NRA 80th Corps
NRA 93rd Corps
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Ground combat at Yenchang [Oil] (85,41)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 86342 troops, 1097 guns, 540 vehicles, Assault Value = 2397
Defending force 511 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3325
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3325 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Yenchang [Oil] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
562 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 52 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
1st 24cm RR Gun Co
1st Ind RR Gun Co
37th PkB "Winter" Division
26th SMB "Spring" Division
23rd DrA "Sunrise" Division
36th DrB "Snow" Division
9th PkB Ind Mixed Brigade
1st PkB Ind. Inf. Brigade
1st Pk.B Ind. Inf. Brigade
10th Pk B Ind. Inf. Brigade
1st Armored Train
1st Army
1st 28cmHow HvyArty Regiment
Defending units:
NRA Pol Sect
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Ground combat at LaFoa & Canala [Ni] (114,159)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4863 troops, 53 guns, 51 vehicles, Assault Value = 162
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 75
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 75 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE LaFoa & Canala [Ni] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
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Ground combat at Jesselton [BNoBNEO] (68,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5275 troops, 131 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 86
Defending force 514 troops, 2 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 6
Japanese adjusted assault: 73
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jesselton [BNoBNEO] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
215 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
JAAF 97th AF Bn
2nd Kantai
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3146 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 107
Defending force 5322 troops, 93 guns, 169 vehicles, Assault Value = 172
Assaulting units:
PA 31st Infantry Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
Defending units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
5th ArtyIntel(+) Rgt /3
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Ground combat at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1306 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 44
Defending force 2910 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 130
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
NZ 30th Battalion
Defending units:
55th DrB "Troupe" Div /16
51st Nav Gd /2
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Ground combat at 105,126 (near Rabaul [Nw Brit])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2914 troops, 40 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 85
Defending force 1280 troops, 7 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 33
Japanese adjusted assault: 146
Allied adjusted defense: 49
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
441 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
63rd DrB "Brigade"/B Division
Defending units:
AIF Lark Battalion
AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force
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ASW attack near Suva [Fiji] at 132,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
KV RCN Edmundston
SS I-19 is located by KV RCN Edmundston
I-19 diving deep ....
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RCN Edmundston attacking submerged sub ....
KV RCN Edmundston cannot establish contact with SS I-19
KV RCN Edmundston cannot establish contact with SS I-19
KV RCN Edmundston cannot establish contact with SS I-19
KV RCN Edmundston cannot establish contact with SS I-19
KV RCN Edmundston fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Mussau I [Bismarck] at 104,120
Japanese Ships
AP Husimi Maru
Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon
AP Husimi Maru is sighted by SS Gudgeon
SS Gudgeon launches 4 torpedoes at AP Husimi Maru
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 10
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
xAKL PC Regulus
PC CG Taney
PC CG Reliance
SS I-16 is sighted by escort
I-16 bottoming out ....
PC CG Taney fails to find sub and abandons search
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
E Kuretake
PB Sento Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tautog, hits 1
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
E Kuretake attacking submerged sub ....
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
E Kuretake fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kuretake fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Soc Trang Province at 57,74
Japanese Ships
xAK Osaka Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O19
xAK Osaka Maru is sighted by SS RNN O19
SS RNN O19 launches 4 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on Suva [Fiji] , at 132,160
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 24
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 207th Division, at 80,58 (Namyung [S China])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 69
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
58 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Jesselton [BNoBNEO] , at 68,86
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 42
G4M1 Betty TB x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force, at 68,86 (Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 36
Ki-38 Nick x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 47
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
47 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 207th Division, at 80,58 (Namyung [S China])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 29
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 18th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 207th Division ...
Also attacking 18th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 207th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann DB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking VF/FF Tonkin Base F Base Force ...
Also attacking VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team ...
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed
RAAF Hudson I GP: 2 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
AP Kowa Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 4
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 18th Army Group , at 80,58 (Namyung [S China])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Suva [Fiji] , at 132,160
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 39
B5N2 Kate TB x 79
D3A1 Val DB x 119
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate TB: 1 damaged
B5N2 Kate TB: 2 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 10 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed on ground
NZ Hudson III (LR): 6 destroyed on ground
PBY-4 Catalina AS: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
AMc RNZN Gale, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK American, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 32
Airbase supply hits 16
Runway hits 85
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
23 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
15 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
19 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAP Yasaka Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAP Yasaka Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAP Yasaka Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Pre-Invasion action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Asanagi
APD IJA Kamikaze
APD IJA Mochizuki
APD IJA Yayoi
APD IJA Kisaragi
APD IJA Asanagi fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Kamikaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Mochizuki fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Yayoi fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Kisaragi fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
TF 70 troops unloading over beach at Nadi [Fiji], 131,160
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad accidentally lost during unload of 51st Nav Gd
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 51st Nav Gd
8cm T88 AA Gun lost overboard during unload of 51st Nav Gd /5
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 51st Nav Gd /5
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Pre-Invasion action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Kashima
DD Ariake
AP Palau Maru
DD Akebono
DD Uzuki
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Kashima firing at AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
DD Ariake firing at AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
DD Ariake fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
TF 304 troops unloading over beach at Lae [NE NG], 99,126
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of JNAF 2nd AF Unit /2
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Wheel/Track SptSqd lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF /3
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Pre-Invasion action off Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
57 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hagi
APD IJA Fuji
APD IJA Hagi fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Fuji fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Iba [Luzon], 78,75
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Wheel/Track SptSqd lost overboard during unload of 5th ArtyIntel(+) Rgt /4
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 56591 troops, 938 guns, 832 vehicles, Assault Value = 2002
Defending force 17120 troops, 215 guns, 478 vehicles, Assault Value = 366
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
20th DrA "Morning" Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
47th Infantry Regiment
21st DrB "Attack" Division
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
2nd Ind Gun Co
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 91st Infantry Division
PA 71st Infantry Division
194th Tank Battalion
PA 11th (-) Division
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
USAAF Far East AF
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
PA I Corps
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 25399 troops, 328 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 661
Defending force 27768 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 805
Assaulting units:
39th SMotB Wisteria Division
68th C "Cypress" Division
Defending units:
Szechuan 50th Corps
NRA 21st Corps
NRA 3rd New US OB Corps
32nd Army Group
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 470 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1831
Defending force 43424 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1424
Assaulting units:
RGC 4th Division
RGC 28th Route Division
RGC 19th Temp Division
116th DrB "Storm" Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 23rd Route Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
Hopei 49th Corps
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at Namyung [S China] (80,58)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 29045 troops, 394 guns, 161 vehicles, Assault Value = 895
Defending force 11866 troops, 87 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 401
Japanese adjusted assault: 1680
Allied adjusted defense: 247
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3871 casualties reported
Squads: 133 destroyed, 101 disabled
Non Combat: 149 destroyed, 54 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 14 disabled
Guns lost 11 (2 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
104th SMB "Phoenix" Division
38th PkB "Swamp" Division
23rd Army
Defending units:
NRA 207th Division
18th Army Group
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Ground combat at Tsiaotso [E China] (88,42)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 60050 troops, 978 guns, 780 vehicles, Assault Value = 1597
Defending force 37328 troops, 115 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 967
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
35th DrB "East" Division
110th "Eagle" 4Rgt Division
69th PkC "Winning" Division
14th DrA "Shining" Division
RGC 15th Temp Division
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
12th Army
IJA 9th Arty Cmd Brigade
IJA 5th ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 27th Corps
NRA 80th Corps
NRA 93rd Corps
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Ground combat at Yenchang [Oil] (85,41)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 86342 troops, 1097 guns, 540 vehicles, Assault Value = 2397
Defending force 511 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3325
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3325 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Yenchang [Oil] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
562 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 52 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
1st 24cm RR Gun Co
1st Ind RR Gun Co
37th PkB "Winter" Division
26th SMB "Spring" Division
23rd DrA "Sunrise" Division
36th DrB "Snow" Division
9th PkB Ind Mixed Brigade
1st PkB Ind. Inf. Brigade
1st Pk.B Ind. Inf. Brigade
10th Pk B Ind. Inf. Brigade
1st Armored Train
1st Army
1st 28cmHow HvyArty Regiment
Defending units:
NRA Pol Sect
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Ground combat at LaFoa & Canala [Ni] (114,159)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4863 troops, 53 guns, 51 vehicles, Assault Value = 162
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 75
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 75 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE LaFoa & Canala [Ni] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
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Ground combat at Jesselton [BNoBNEO] (68,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5275 troops, 131 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 86
Defending force 514 troops, 2 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 6
Japanese adjusted assault: 73
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jesselton [BNoBNEO] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
215 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
JAAF 97th AF Bn
2nd Kantai
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3146 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 107
Defending force 5322 troops, 93 guns, 169 vehicles, Assault Value = 172
Assaulting units:
PA 31st Infantry Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
Defending units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
5th ArtyIntel(+) Rgt /3
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Ground combat at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1306 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 44
Defending force 2910 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 130
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
NZ 30th Battalion
Defending units:
55th DrB "Troupe" Div /16
51st Nav Gd /2
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Ground combat at 105,126 (near Rabaul [Nw Brit])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2914 troops, 40 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 85
Defending force 1280 troops, 7 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 33
Japanese adjusted assault: 146
Allied adjusted defense: 49
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
441 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
63rd DrB "Brigade"/B Division
Defending units:
AIF Lark Battalion
AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 25, 42
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
Sub escapes detection
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Amphibious Assault at Tanna [N H/Casava] (120,157)
TF 13 troops unloading over beach at Tanna [N H/Casava], 120,157
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Amphibious Assault at Buna [Papua] (99,129)
TF 54 troops unloading over beach at Buna [Papua], 99,129
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
60 troops of a 60xBearer Section lost from landing craft during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /2
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /3
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /4
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /4
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /6
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Submarine attack near Bassein [C Burma] at 54,52
Japanese Ships
SS I-54
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Ningpo, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAPc IFC Ningpo is sighted by SS I-54
SS I-54 launches 4 torpedoes at xAPc IFC Ningpo
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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,58
Japanese Ships
xAK Kotoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-18
xAK Kotoku Maru is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kotoku Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Hirota Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Hirota Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on BA 2nd Argylls Battalion, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 39
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 30
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking BA 5th Field Regiment ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on RAF 223 Group , at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RAF 223 Group , at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 7th Army Group , at 85,42 (Tungkwang [Yel Rvr])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 damaged
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 3rd Provisional Corps, at 87,44 , near Loyang [Yellow R]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 3rd Provisional Corps, at 87,44 , near Loyang [Yellow R]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Red Pol Sect , at 89,37 (Lishi [NE China])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 21
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on CMF A Coy/NG Rifles , at 97,128 , near Terapo Mission
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 4
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul [Nw Brit] , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 27
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
5th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 26 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Id Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,158 (Nepoui & N Province)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna [Papua] at 99,129
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Bunzan Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna [Papua] at 99,129
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Katori
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,58
Japanese Ships
xAK Naruto Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-18
xAK Naruto Maru is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Naruto Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Hirota Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Hirota Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Diamond Harbour at 51,38
Japanese Ships
SS I-62
Allied Ships
PG RIN Lawrence
SS I-62 is sighted by escort
PG RIN Lawrence fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RIN Lawrence attacking submerged sub ....
PG RIN Lawrence cannot establish contact with SS I-62
SS I-62 eludes ASW attack from PG RIN Lawrence
PG RIN Lawrence attacking submerged sub ....
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RIN Lawrence attacking submerged sub ....
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 30387 troops, 512 guns, 269 vehicles, Assault Value = 755
Defending force 23524 troops, 426 guns, 566 vehicles, Assault Value = 653
Japanese ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 30th Battalion
NZ 29th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 8th Brigade
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7166 troops, 280 guns, 683 vehicles, Assault Value = 1419
Defending force 21647 troops, 342 guns, 572 vehicles, Assault Value = 511
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
1st Ind Tank Brigade
15th DrB "Festival" Division
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
14th Army
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
194th Tank Battalion
192nd Tank Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 21st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
PA I Corps
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
USAAF Far East AF
PA 8th Base Force
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Surigao [Mines] (81,88)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Surigao [Mines] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), supply(-)
Assaulting units:
Asaka M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 18763 troops, 241 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 659
Defending force 6258 troops, 113 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 167
Assaulting units:
I./90th Infantry Battalion
31st PkB "Furious" Division
52nd Pack B "Oak"/A Division
52nd Pack B "Oak"/B Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 44th Brigade
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 16th Brigade
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
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Ground combat at Tandjoeng Selor BNB (68,92)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 13 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandjoeng Selor BNB !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /6
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
Sub escapes detection
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Amphibious Assault at Tanna [N H/Casava] (120,157)
TF 13 troops unloading over beach at Tanna [N H/Casava], 120,157
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Amphibious Assault at Buna [Papua] (99,129)
TF 54 troops unloading over beach at Buna [Papua], 99,129
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
60 troops of a 60xBearer Section lost from landing craft during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /2
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /3
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /4
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /4
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /6
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Submarine attack near Bassein [C Burma] at 54,52
Japanese Ships
SS I-54
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Ningpo, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAPc IFC Ningpo is sighted by SS I-54
SS I-54 launches 4 torpedoes at xAPc IFC Ningpo
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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,58
Japanese Ships
xAK Kotoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-18
xAK Kotoku Maru is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kotoku Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Hirota Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Hirota Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on BA 2nd Argylls Battalion, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 39
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 30
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking BA 5th Field Regiment ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on RAF 223 Group , at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RAF 223 Group , at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 7th Army Group , at 85,42 (Tungkwang [Yel Rvr])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 damaged
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 3rd Provisional Corps, at 87,44 , near Loyang [Yellow R]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 3rd Provisional Corps, at 87,44 , near Loyang [Yellow R]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Red Pol Sect , at 89,37 (Lishi [NE China])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 21
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on CMF A Coy/NG Rifles , at 97,128 , near Terapo Mission
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 4
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul [Nw Brit] , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 27
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
5th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 26 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Id Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,158 (Nepoui & N Province)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna [Papua] at 99,129
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Bunzan Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna [Papua] at 99,129
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Katori
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,58
Japanese Ships
xAK Naruto Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-18
xAK Naruto Maru is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Naruto Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Hirota Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Hirota Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Diamond Harbour at 51,38
Japanese Ships
SS I-62
Allied Ships
PG RIN Lawrence
SS I-62 is sighted by escort
PG RIN Lawrence fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RIN Lawrence attacking submerged sub ....
PG RIN Lawrence cannot establish contact with SS I-62
SS I-62 eludes ASW attack from PG RIN Lawrence
PG RIN Lawrence attacking submerged sub ....
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RIN Lawrence attacking submerged sub ....
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
PG RIN Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 30387 troops, 512 guns, 269 vehicles, Assault Value = 755
Defending force 23524 troops, 426 guns, 566 vehicles, Assault Value = 653
Japanese ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 30th Battalion
NZ 29th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 8th Brigade
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7166 troops, 280 guns, 683 vehicles, Assault Value = 1419
Defending force 21647 troops, 342 guns, 572 vehicles, Assault Value = 511
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
1st Ind Tank Brigade
15th DrB "Festival" Division
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
14th Army
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
194th Tank Battalion
192nd Tank Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 21st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
PA I Corps
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
USAAF Far East AF
PA 8th Base Force
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Surigao [Mines] (81,88)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Surigao [Mines] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), supply(-)
Assaulting units:
Asaka M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 18763 troops, 241 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 659
Defending force 6258 troops, 113 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 167
Assaulting units:
I./90th Infantry Battalion
31st PkB "Furious" Division
52nd Pack B "Oak"/A Division
52nd Pack B "Oak"/B Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 44th Brigade
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 16th Brigade
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
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Ground combat at Tandjoeng Selor BNB (68,92)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 13 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandjoeng Selor BNB !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /6
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ASW attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
CL Marblehead CL-12
DD Barker
DD Peary
DD Parrott
SS I-121 is sighted by escort
DD Peary fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Parrott attacking submerged sub ....
DD Parrott cannot reach attack position over SS I-121
DD Parrott loses contact with SS I-121
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palmyra [Line Is] at 170,133
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor
SS I-21 is located by DMS Trevor
I-21 bottoming out ....
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-123, hits 3
Allied Ships
CA RNN Soerabaja
CL RNN Van Heemskerck
CL RNN Endracht
CL RNN De Ruyter
DD RNN P v Almonde
DD RNN Isaac Sweers
DD RNN G Callenbach
SS I-123 is sighted by escort
DD RNN P v Almonde attacking submerged sub ....
DD RNN P v Almonde cannot establish contact with SS I-123
SS I-123 eludes ASW attack from DD RNN P v Almonde
SS I-123 eludes DD RNN P v Almonde by hugging bottom
DD RNN Isaac Sweers fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RNN G Callenbach attacking submerged sub ....
DD RNN G Callenbach loses contact with SS I-123
DD RNN P v Almonde fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RNN G Callenbach fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RNN P v Almonde fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RNN G Callenbach attacking submerged sub ....
DD RNN G Callenbach cannot reach attack position over SS I-123
DD RNN G Callenbach fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 109,63
Japanese Ships
TB Hokaze
PB Shinko Maru #2
PB JMM Niigata 110
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at TB Hokaze
S-23 diving deep ....
TB Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
SS I-18 is located by DMS Boggs
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Ken'yo Maru
AO Ondo
AO Hayamoto
DMS Kunashiri
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon bottoming out ....
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
40 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Tomozono Maru #3
SC Ch 19
xAK Tosei Maru
PB Tomozono Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 19 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
TF 264 troops unloading over beach at Dumaguete [Negros], 78,86
8 Engineer Squad lost in surf during unload of 1st Assault Engr Rgt /2
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Pre-Invasion action at 85,62
Japanese Ships
CM Myoken Maru
CM Keiko Maru
CM Myoken Maru firing at RN 100th Base Force
CM Keiko Maru firing at RN 107th Base Force
CM Keiko Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at 67,87
TF 365 troops unloading over beach at 67,87
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
13.2mm T93 AAMG dropped into water during unload of 17th 15cmHow Hvy FA Rgt /4
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Pre-Invasion action off Iloilo [Panay] (79,84)
57 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #13
xAKL Buyo Maru
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
PB Kyo Maru #13 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Iloilo [Panay] (79,84)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Iloilo [Panay], 79,84
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Invasion Support action off Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Tomozono Maru #3
SC Ch 19
xAK Tosei Maru
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
PB Tomozono Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Iloilo [Panay] (79,84)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #13
xAKL Buyo Maru
PB Kyo Maru #13 fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-124
Allied Ships
xAPc PC Palawan Ferry, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAPc PC Palawan Ferry is sighted by SS I-124
SS I-124 launches 4 torpedoes at xAPc PC Palawan Ferry
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Macao [Portugese] at 75,61, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAKL Chihaya Maru 1926
xAKL RGC South Sea 17
xAKL RGC South Sea 18
xAKL RGC South Sea 19
xAKL RGC South Sea 20
xAKL RGC South Sea 21
xAKL RGC South Sea 25
xAKL RGC South Sea 26
xAKL RGC South Sea 31
xAKL RGC South Sea 32
Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 13
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 14
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 15
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 17
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 18
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 19
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 20
xAPc ROC Liuchow Ferry
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 1,000 yards
CONTACT: opposing forces sight each other at point blank range!
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on USAFFE , at 79,77 (Manila [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 1
Allied aircraft
P-35A x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
24th PG/34th PS with P-35A (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ba [Fiji] at 131,159
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Sasako Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul [Nw Brit] , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 damaged
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
CM Nikkai Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
5th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,158 (Nepoui & N Province)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 5
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Luganville [N Heb] , at 120,150
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10
A8N1 Me109T Mike x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
xAK Syozui Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Hosho-1 Chutai with A8N1 Me109T Mike (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Exped'nary Ftr Chu with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,158 (Nepoui & N Province)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 2
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Amphibious Assault at Epi [Copra/Fish] (120,153)
TF 13 troops unloading over beach at Epi [Copra/Fish], 120,153
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Ground combat at Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5714 troops, 160 guns, 536 vehicles, Assault Value = 339
Defending force 2485 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 92
Japanese adjusted assault: 350
Allied adjusted defense: 31
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Dumaguete [Negros] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
470 casualties reported
Squads: 43 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 29 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
26th Draft Heavy FA Rgt /4
Defending units:
PA 81st(-) Infantry Division
PA 7th Constabulary Regiment
PA 12th Base Force
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7922 troops, 302 guns, 773 vehicles, Assault Value = 1465
Defending force 21704 troops, 340 guns, 569 vehicles, Assault Value = 513
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st Ind Tank Brigade
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
15th DrB "Festival" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
14th Army
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
192nd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Regiment
194th Tank Battalion
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 21st Infantry Division
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Far East AF
PA I Corps
PA 8th Base Force
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Iloilo [Panay] (79,84)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3111 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 104
Defending force 122 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Assaulting units:
PA 61st(-) Infantry Division
Defending units:
Bankok M Landg Pty
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ASW attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
CL Marblehead CL-12
DD Barker
DD Peary
DD Parrott
SS I-121 is sighted by escort
DD Peary fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Parrott attacking submerged sub ....
DD Parrott cannot reach attack position over SS I-121
DD Parrott loses contact with SS I-121
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palmyra [Line Is] at 170,133
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor
SS I-21 is located by DMS Trevor
I-21 bottoming out ....
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-123, hits 3
Allied Ships
CA RNN Soerabaja
CL RNN Van Heemskerck
CL RNN Endracht
CL RNN De Ruyter
DD RNN P v Almonde
DD RNN Isaac Sweers
DD RNN G Callenbach
SS I-123 is sighted by escort
DD RNN P v Almonde attacking submerged sub ....
DD RNN P v Almonde cannot establish contact with SS I-123
SS I-123 eludes ASW attack from DD RNN P v Almonde
SS I-123 eludes DD RNN P v Almonde by hugging bottom
DD RNN Isaac Sweers fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RNN G Callenbach attacking submerged sub ....
DD RNN G Callenbach loses contact with SS I-123
DD RNN P v Almonde fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RNN G Callenbach fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RNN P v Almonde fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RNN G Callenbach attacking submerged sub ....
DD RNN G Callenbach cannot reach attack position over SS I-123
DD RNN G Callenbach fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 109,63
Japanese Ships
TB Hokaze
PB Shinko Maru #2
PB JMM Niigata 110
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at TB Hokaze
S-23 diving deep ....
TB Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
SS I-18 is located by DMS Boggs
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Ken'yo Maru
AO Ondo
AO Hayamoto
DMS Kunashiri
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon bottoming out ....
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
40 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Tomozono Maru #3
SC Ch 19
xAK Tosei Maru
PB Tomozono Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 19 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
TF 264 troops unloading over beach at Dumaguete [Negros], 78,86
8 Engineer Squad lost in surf during unload of 1st Assault Engr Rgt /2
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Pre-Invasion action at 85,62
Japanese Ships
CM Myoken Maru
CM Keiko Maru
CM Myoken Maru firing at RN 100th Base Force
CM Keiko Maru firing at RN 107th Base Force
CM Keiko Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at 67,87
TF 365 troops unloading over beach at 67,87
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
13.2mm T93 AAMG dropped into water during unload of 17th 15cmHow Hvy FA Rgt /4
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Pre-Invasion action off Iloilo [Panay] (79,84)
57 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #13
xAKL Buyo Maru
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
PB Kyo Maru #13 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Iloilo [Panay] (79,84)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Iloilo [Panay], 79,84
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Invasion Support action off Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Tomozono Maru #3
SC Ch 19
xAK Tosei Maru
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
PB Tomozono Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Iloilo [Panay] (79,84)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #13
xAKL Buyo Maru
PB Kyo Maru #13 fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-124
Allied Ships
xAPc PC Palawan Ferry, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAPc PC Palawan Ferry is sighted by SS I-124
SS I-124 launches 4 torpedoes at xAPc PC Palawan Ferry
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Macao [Portugese] at 75,61, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAKL Chihaya Maru 1926
xAKL RGC South Sea 17
xAKL RGC South Sea 18
xAKL RGC South Sea 19
xAKL RGC South Sea 20
xAKL RGC South Sea 21
xAKL RGC South Sea 25
xAKL RGC South Sea 26
xAKL RGC South Sea 31
xAKL RGC South Sea 32
Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 13
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 14
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 15
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 17
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 18
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 19
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 20
xAPc ROC Liuchow Ferry
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 1,000 yards
CONTACT: opposing forces sight each other at point blank range!
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on USAFFE , at 79,77 (Manila [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 1
Allied aircraft
P-35A x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
24th PG/34th PS with P-35A (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ba [Fiji] at 131,159
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Sasako Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul [Nw Brit] , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 damaged
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
CM Nikkai Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
5th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,158 (Nepoui & N Province)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 5
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Luganville [N Heb] , at 120,150
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10
A8N1 Me109T Mike x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
xAK Syozui Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Hosho-1 Chutai with A8N1 Me109T Mike (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Exped'nary Ftr Chu with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,158 (Nepoui & N Province)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 2
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Amphibious Assault at Epi [Copra/Fish] (120,153)
TF 13 troops unloading over beach at Epi [Copra/Fish], 120,153
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Ground combat at Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5714 troops, 160 guns, 536 vehicles, Assault Value = 339
Defending force 2485 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 92
Japanese adjusted assault: 350
Allied adjusted defense: 31
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Dumaguete [Negros] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
470 casualties reported
Squads: 43 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 29 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
26th Draft Heavy FA Rgt /4
Defending units:
PA 81st(-) Infantry Division
PA 7th Constabulary Regiment
PA 12th Base Force
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7922 troops, 302 guns, 773 vehicles, Assault Value = 1465
Defending force 21704 troops, 340 guns, 569 vehicles, Assault Value = 513
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st Ind Tank Brigade
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
15th DrB "Festival" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
14th Army
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
192nd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Regiment
194th Tank Battalion
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 21st Infantry Division
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Far East AF
PA I Corps
PA 8th Base Force
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Iloilo [Panay] (79,84)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3111 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 104
Defending force 122 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Assaulting units:
PA 61st(-) Infantry Division
Defending units:
Bankok M Landg Pty
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ASW attack near Palmyra [Line Is] at 170,133
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor
SS I-21 is located by DMS Trevor
I-21 bottoming out ....
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-62
Allied Ships
xAK Howell Lykes, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Howell Lykes is sighted by SS RO-62
SS RO-62 launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,89
Japanese Ships
xAKL Koyu Maru, Shell hits 23
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII, hits 9
xAKL Koyu Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXVIII
SS RNN KXVIII attacking on the surface
Schuyler L. decides to submerge SS RNN KXVIII due to damage
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Submarine attack near Naha [F/Okinawa] at 94,66
Japanese Ships
xAKL IMM Dairen 110, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
xAKL IMM Dairen 110 is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise attacking on the surface
SS Porpoise low on gun ammo, Brewster, S.B. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-62
Allied Ships
TK Pat Doheny, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Pat Doheny is sighted by SS RO-62
SS RO-62 attacking TK Pat Doheny on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on RN 107th Base Force, at 67,87 , near Jesselton [BNoBNEO]
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 71
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
71 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 22
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 8
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 24
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 16
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 3
Ki-30 Ann LB x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 6 damaged
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RAF 223 Group , at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ic Oscar: 5 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking RAF 110th Light Base Force ...
Also attacking RAF 223 Group ...
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Morning Air attack on RAF 223 Group , at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Ki-38 Nick x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 30
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 3 damaged
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
22 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking CW 2nd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
Ki-30 Ann LB x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-32 Mary x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,158 (Nepoui & N Province)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Naha [F/Okinawa] at 93,68
Japanese Ships
xAK Ishikari Maru
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise attacking xAK Ishikari Maru on the surface
SS Porpoise low on gun ammo, Brewster, S.B. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Djemadja [Anambas] at 52,83
Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVII
SS RNN KXVII is sighted by escort
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 35888 troops, 592 guns, 463 vehicles, Assault Value = 925
Defending force 23598 troops, 426 guns, 565 vehicles, Assault Value = 657
Japanese ground losses:
125 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 30th Battalion
NZ 8th Brigade
41st Infantry Division
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 29th Battalion
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 56661 troops, 979 guns, 1118 vehicles, Assault Value = 1392
Defending force 21737 troops, 339 guns, 569 vehicles, Assault Value = 519
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 947
Allied adjusted defense: 994
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1807 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 103 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 68 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Guns lost 26 (1 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
253 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 28 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
15th DrB "Festival" Division
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 71st Infantry Division
192nd Tank Battalion
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
194th Tank Battalion
PA 21st Infantry Division
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA 8th Base Force
USAAF Far East AF
USN Asiatic Fleet
PA I Corps
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Epi [Copra/Fish] (120,153)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Epi [Copra/Fish] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at 51,78 (near Kuantan [Malaya])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 16393 troops, 537 guns, 365 vehicles, Assault Value = 495
Defending force 3236 troops, 83 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Japanese adjusted assault: 354
Allied adjusted defense: 41
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1145 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 97 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 7
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
5th SMot A "Carp" Division
4th Assault Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
IA 1st Hyderabad Battalion
BA 2nd Argylls Battalion
IA 8th Brigade
IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion
CW 2nd ISF Base Force
RAF 223 Group
CW 3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
RAF 110th Light Base Force
IA 3/16th Punjab Battalion
BA 5th Field Regiment
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23615 troops, 298 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 643
Defending force 5988 troops, 111 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak"/A Division
31st PkB "Furious" Division
I./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak"/B Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 44th Brigade
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 16th Brigade
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
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Ground combat at 67,87 (near Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3272 troops, 58 guns, 86 vehicles, Assault Value = 74
Defending force 472 troops, 5 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Japanese adjusted assault: 130
Allied adjusted defense: 10
Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
160 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
RN 107th Base Force
RN 100th Base Force
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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow [Yellw R])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5664 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 879
Defending force 3827 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 76
Japanese adjusted assault: 172
Allied adjusted defense: 40
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
428 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 42 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1185 casualties reported
Squads: 44 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 63 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RGC 6th Division
9th Pack A Warrior Division
7th C Ind. Mixed Brigade
RGC 15th Temp Division
Defending units:
NRA 29th Corps
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
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Ground combat at 57,52 (near Papun [C Burma])
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4751 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 160
Defending force 628 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6
Japanese adjusted assault: 144
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 144 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
414 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RTA 2nd Division
Defending units:
Bma 11 Territorial Battalion
4th Burma Rifles Battalion
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ASW attack near Palmyra [Line Is] at 170,133
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor
SS I-21 is located by DMS Trevor
I-21 bottoming out ....
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-62
Allied Ships
xAK Howell Lykes, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Howell Lykes is sighted by SS RO-62
SS RO-62 launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,89
Japanese Ships
xAKL Koyu Maru, Shell hits 23
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII, hits 9
xAKL Koyu Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXVIII
SS RNN KXVIII attacking on the surface
Schuyler L. decides to submerge SS RNN KXVIII due to damage
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Submarine attack near Naha [F/Okinawa] at 94,66
Japanese Ships
xAKL IMM Dairen 110, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
xAKL IMM Dairen 110 is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise attacking on the surface
SS Porpoise low on gun ammo, Brewster, S.B. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-62
Allied Ships
TK Pat Doheny, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Pat Doheny is sighted by SS RO-62
SS RO-62 attacking TK Pat Doheny on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on RN 107th Base Force, at 67,87 , near Jesselton [BNoBNEO]
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 71
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
71 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 22
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 8
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 24
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 16
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 3
Ki-30 Ann LB x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking Bma 11 Territorial Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Burma Rifles Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 6 damaged
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RAF 223 Group , at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ic Oscar: 5 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking RAF 110th Light Base Force ...
Also attacking RAF 223 Group ...
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Morning Air attack on RAF 223 Group , at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Ki-38 Nick x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 30
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 3 damaged
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
22 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
Also attacking CW 2nd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
Ki-30 Ann LB x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 57,52 , near Papun [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-32 Mary x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,158 (Nepoui & N Province)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Naha [F/Okinawa] at 93,68
Japanese Ships
xAK Ishikari Maru
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise attacking xAK Ishikari Maru on the surface
SS Porpoise low on gun ammo, Brewster, S.B. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Djemadja [Anambas] at 52,83
Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVII
SS RNN KXVII is sighted by escort
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 35888 troops, 592 guns, 463 vehicles, Assault Value = 925
Defending force 23598 troops, 426 guns, 565 vehicles, Assault Value = 657
Japanese ground losses:
125 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 30th Battalion
NZ 8th Brigade
41st Infantry Division
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 29th Battalion
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 56661 troops, 979 guns, 1118 vehicles, Assault Value = 1392
Defending force 21737 troops, 339 guns, 569 vehicles, Assault Value = 519
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 947
Allied adjusted defense: 994
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1807 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 103 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 68 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Guns lost 26 (1 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
253 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 28 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
15th DrB "Festival" Division
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 71st Infantry Division
192nd Tank Battalion
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
194th Tank Battalion
PA 21st Infantry Division
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA 8th Base Force
USAAF Far East AF
USN Asiatic Fleet
PA I Corps
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Epi [Copra/Fish] (120,153)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Epi [Copra/Fish] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at 51,78 (near Kuantan [Malaya])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 16393 troops, 537 guns, 365 vehicles, Assault Value = 495
Defending force 3236 troops, 83 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Japanese adjusted assault: 354
Allied adjusted defense: 41
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1145 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 97 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 7
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
5th SMot A "Carp" Division
4th Assault Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
IA 1st Hyderabad Battalion
BA 2nd Argylls Battalion
IA 8th Brigade
IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion
CW 2nd ISF Base Force
RAF 223 Group
CW 3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
RAF 110th Light Base Force
IA 3/16th Punjab Battalion
BA 5th Field Regiment
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23615 troops, 298 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 643
Defending force 5988 troops, 111 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak"/A Division
31st PkB "Furious" Division
I./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak"/B Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 44th Brigade
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 16th Brigade
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
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Ground combat at 67,87 (near Jesselton [BNoBNEO])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3272 troops, 58 guns, 86 vehicles, Assault Value = 74
Defending force 472 troops, 5 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Japanese adjusted assault: 130
Allied adjusted defense: 10
Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
160 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
RN 107th Base Force
RN 100th Base Force
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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow [Yellw R])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5664 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 879
Defending force 3827 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 76
Japanese adjusted assault: 172
Allied adjusted defense: 40
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
428 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 42 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1185 casualties reported
Squads: 44 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 63 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RGC 6th Division
9th Pack A Warrior Division
7th C Ind. Mixed Brigade
RGC 15th Temp Division
Defending units:
NRA 29th Corps
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
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Ground combat at 57,52 (near Papun [C Burma])
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4751 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 160
Defending force 628 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6
Japanese adjusted assault: 144
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 144 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
414 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RTA 2nd Division
Defending units:
Bma 11 Territorial Battalion
4th Burma Rifles Battalion
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Sub attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 114,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-8
Allied Ships
PG RAN Warrego
SS I-8 launches 4 torpedoes
I-8 diving deep ....
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Yunagi
AMC Asaka Maru
CM Takashima
xAK Atutasan Maru
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS S-35
SS S-35 launches 4 torpedoes at APD IJA Yunagi
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
DD Downes
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes
I-20 diving deep ....
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Uddiairando/Woody I at 74,66
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CL Kitakami
CL Isuzu
CL Sendai
CL Kumano
CL Natori
Allied Ships
SS Pike
SS Pike is sighted by escort
CL Natori fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Natori fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Natori fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Natori attacking submerged sub ....
CL Natori fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,109
Japanese Ships
PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Tama Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Tambor
SS Tambor launches 2 torpedoes at PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Arima Maru
CM Takashima
DMS Ishigaki
xAK Atutasan Maru
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Arima Maru
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 21
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 5 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Catalina I AS: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 22
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x A6M1m11 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 9
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 8 damaged
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Catalina I AS: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on BA 2nd Argylls Battalion, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking RAF 110th Light Base Force ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on BA 2nd Argylls Battalion, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 13
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
140 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 223 Group ...
Also attacking CW 2nd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
134 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 16
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PA 10 Constabulary Regiment, at 81,90 , near Butuan [Timber]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 19
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 4th Base Force ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on PA 101st Infantry Regiment, at 81,90 , near Butuan [Timber]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 24
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 5
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 4 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 5 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Catalina I AS: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,86
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
AKL Nissen Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 15000 feet *
Naval Attack: 6 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
66 Chu/29 Sentai(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kwei P'ing [P Rvr] at 74,57
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Barge Group 8
xAKL UK Yat Shing
xAKL UK Soochow
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
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Afternoon Air attack on RN 100th Base Force, at 68,88 , near Tenom [Farms]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 71
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
71 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 15
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
158 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
CM Takashima
DMS Ishigaki
xAK Atutasan Maru
xAK Arima Maru
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon bottoming out ....
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
Allied Ships
AM FFN Chevreuil, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM FFN Chevreuil is sighted by SS I-72
Captain of SS I-72 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Amphibious Assault at Tapul I [S Is] (73,90)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Tapul I [S Is], 73,90
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Ground combat at 81,90 (near Butuan [Timber])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8908 troops, 125 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 254
Defending force 1190 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
Japanese adjusted assault: 209
Allied adjusted defense: 9
Japanese assault odds: 23 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
362 casualties reported
Squads: 33 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (6 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
63rd DrB "Brigade" Division
Defending units:
PA 101st Infantry Regiment
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 4th Base Force
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 64613 troops, 1179 guns, 1612 vehicles, Assault Value = 1823
Defending force 28339 troops, 419 guns, 326 vehicles, Assault Value = 478
Japanese adjusted assault: 906
Allied adjusted defense: 2169
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
2148 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 171 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 73 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 75 (3 destroyed, 72 disabled)
Vehicles lost 24 (1 destroyed, 23 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
723 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Guns lost 34 (2 destroyed, 32 disabled)
Assaulting units:
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
Imperial Guards Division
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
25th Army
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
CW Singapore Base Force
CW Malayan Air Wing
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
CW Malay 2nd Battalion
NZ 24th Pioneer Coy
CW Malay 1st Battalion
CW SSVF Brigade
BA 2nd Loyal Battalion
AIF 22nd Brigade
CW Singapore Fortress
RN 112th Base Force
AIF 27th Brigade
RN 109th Base Force
IA 22nd Mountain Gun Regiment
RAF 113th Light Base Force
IA 1st Heavy AA Regiment
CW 2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
RAF Far East Cmd
RN Eastern Fleet
IA III Corps
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
ABDA
BA 1st Manchester Battalion
RAF 226 Group
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA Malaya Army
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 51,78 (near Kuantan [Malaya])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 16282 troops, 537 guns, 365 vehicles, Assault Value = 482
Defending force 89 troops, 44 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 614
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 204 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 27 (24 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
5th SMot A "Carp" Division
4th Assault Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
CW 3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
BA 5th Field Regiment
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23635 troops, 298 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 649
Defending force 6069 troops, 111 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 137
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
31st PkB "Furious" Division
I./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak"/A Division
52nd Pack B "Oak"/B Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 44th Brigade
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 16th Brigade
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
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Ground combat at Lip'u [S China] (75,55)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 286 troops, 0 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 19
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lip'u [S China] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
On/Off RR Patrol Co
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Ground combat at Meiktila [C Burma] (58,47)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5649 troops, 40 guns, 481 vehicles, Assault Value = 225
Defending force 1088 troops, 10 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Japanese adjusted assault: 182
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 60 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Meiktila [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
616 casualties reported
Squads: 70 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 73 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
Defending units:
IA 46th Brigade
CW Burma 2nd Brigade
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Sub attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 114,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-8
Allied Ships
PG RAN Warrego
SS I-8 launches 4 torpedoes
I-8 diving deep ....
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Yunagi
AMC Asaka Maru
CM Takashima
xAK Atutasan Maru
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS S-35
SS S-35 launches 4 torpedoes at APD IJA Yunagi
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
DD Downes
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes
I-20 diving deep ....
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Uddiairando/Woody I at 74,66
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CL Kitakami
CL Isuzu
CL Sendai
CL Kumano
CL Natori
Allied Ships
SS Pike
SS Pike is sighted by escort
CL Natori fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Natori fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Natori fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Natori attacking submerged sub ....
CL Natori fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,109
Japanese Ships
PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Tama Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Tambor
SS Tambor launches 2 torpedoes at PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Arima Maru
CM Takashima
DMS Ishigaki
xAK Atutasan Maru
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Arima Maru
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 21
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 5 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Catalina I AS: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 22
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x A6M1m11 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 9
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 8 damaged
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Catalina I AS: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on BA 2nd Argylls Battalion, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking RAF 110th Light Base Force ...
Also attacking BA 2nd Argylls Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on BA 2nd Argylls Battalion, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 13
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
140 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 223 Group ...
Also attacking CW 2nd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
134 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 52,78 (Chukai [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 16
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PA 10 Constabulary Regiment, at 81,90 , near Butuan [Timber]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 19
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 4th Base Force ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on PA 101st Infantry Regiment, at 81,90 , near Butuan [Timber]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 24
A6M1m11 Zero x 2
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 5
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 4 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 5 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Catalina I AS: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,86
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
AKL Nissen Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 15000 feet *
Naval Attack: 6 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
66 Chu/29 Sentai(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kwei P'ing [P Rvr] at 74,57
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Barge Group 8
xAKL UK Yat Shing
xAKL UK Soochow
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
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Afternoon Air attack on RN 100th Base Force, at 68,88 , near Tenom [Farms]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 71
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
71 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 15
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
158 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 55th DrB Troupe (-) Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
CM Takashima
DMS Ishigaki
xAK Atutasan Maru
xAK Arima Maru
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon bottoming out ....
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
Allied Ships
AM FFN Chevreuil, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM FFN Chevreuil is sighted by SS I-72
Captain of SS I-72 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Amphibious Assault at Tapul I [S Is] (73,90)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Tapul I [S Is], 73,90
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Ground combat at 81,90 (near Butuan [Timber])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8908 troops, 125 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 254
Defending force 1190 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
Japanese adjusted assault: 209
Allied adjusted defense: 9
Japanese assault odds: 23 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
362 casualties reported
Squads: 33 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (6 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
63rd DrB "Brigade" Division
Defending units:
PA 101st Infantry Regiment
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 4th Base Force
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 64613 troops, 1179 guns, 1612 vehicles, Assault Value = 1823
Defending force 28339 troops, 419 guns, 326 vehicles, Assault Value = 478
Japanese adjusted assault: 906
Allied adjusted defense: 2169
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
2148 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 171 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 73 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 75 (3 destroyed, 72 disabled)
Vehicles lost 24 (1 destroyed, 23 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
723 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Guns lost 34 (2 destroyed, 32 disabled)
Assaulting units:
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
Imperial Guards Division
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
25th Army
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
CW Singapore Base Force
CW Malayan Air Wing
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
CW Malay 2nd Battalion
NZ 24th Pioneer Coy
CW Malay 1st Battalion
CW SSVF Brigade
BA 2nd Loyal Battalion
AIF 22nd Brigade
CW Singapore Fortress
RN 112th Base Force
AIF 27th Brigade
RN 109th Base Force
IA 22nd Mountain Gun Regiment
RAF 113th Light Base Force
IA 1st Heavy AA Regiment
CW 2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
RAF Far East Cmd
RN Eastern Fleet
IA III Corps
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
ABDA
BA 1st Manchester Battalion
RAF 226 Group
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA Malaya Army
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 51,78 (near Kuantan [Malaya])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 16282 troops, 537 guns, 365 vehicles, Assault Value = 482
Defending force 89 troops, 44 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 614
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 204 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 27 (24 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
5th SMot A "Carp" Division
4th Assault Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
CW 3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
BA 5th Field Regiment
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23635 troops, 298 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 649
Defending force 6069 troops, 111 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 137
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
31st PkB "Furious" Division
I./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak"/A Division
52nd Pack B "Oak"/B Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 44th Brigade
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 16th Brigade
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
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Ground combat at Lip'u [S China] (75,55)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 286 troops, 0 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 19
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lip'u [S China] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
On/Off RR Patrol Co
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Ground combat at Meiktila [C Burma] (58,47)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5649 troops, 40 guns, 481 vehicles, Assault Value = 225
Defending force 1088 troops, 10 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Japanese adjusted assault: 182
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 60 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Meiktila [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
616 casualties reported
Squads: 70 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 73 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
Defending units:
IA 46th Brigade
CW Burma 2nd Brigade
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Submarine attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 72,90
Japanese Ships
xAKL Tainichi Maru, Shell hits 8, heavy fires
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII, hits 8
xAKL Tainichi Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXVIII
SS RNN KXVIII attacking on the surface
SS RNN KXVIII low on gun ammo, Schuyler L. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-124
Allied Ships
HDML Louisville USA PB
HDML Louisville USA PB is sighted by SS I-124
Captain of SS I-124 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
PB Fumi Maru #3
PB Shuko Maru #5
PB Sonan Maru #6
Allied Ships
SS Plunger
SS Plunger is sighted by escort
Plunger diving deep ....
PB Shuko Maru #5 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-74
Allied Ships
PG RAN Warrego
SS I-74 launches 3 torpedoes
I-74 bottoming out ....
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-58
Allied Ships
YO RNN TAN 1
YO RNN TAN 1 is sighted by SS I-58
Captain of SS I-58 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Submarine attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
YO NEI Colina
YO NEI Colina is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes at YO NEI Colina
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Izumo CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Burma
xAPc IFC Nyaukto, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Yeddo, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Pima, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Nimmo, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Sarak, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Sarak sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Pima sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Yeddo sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 2,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA fires at xAPc IFC Burma at 2,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages xAPc IFC Nyaukto at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Nyaukto sunk by CA IJA Asama at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
xAPc IFC Nimmo sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 4,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Suva [Fiji] at 131,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-34
Allied Ships
CL Phoenix CL-46
CL Phoenix CL-46 is sighted by SS RO-34
SS RO-34 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Phoenix CL-46
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Submarine attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
YO RNN TAN 1
YO RNN TAN 1 is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 attacking YO RNN TAN 1 on the surface
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Izumo CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Burma, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
xAPc IFC Burma sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 1,000 yards
xAPc IFC Burma sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 1,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
LSD IJA Fuso Maru
xAP Ukishima Maru
E Okinoshima
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon, hits 2
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon bottoming out ....
E Okinoshima attacking submerged sub ....
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Kunakakai [Molokai] at 181,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
xAKL Kilauea USAT
xAKL Kilauea USAT is sighted by SS I-20
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-10
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola CA-24, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CA Pensacola CA-24 is sighted by SS I-10
SS I-10 launches 6 torpedoes at CA Pensacola CA-24
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 21
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x A6M1m11 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NZ 29th Battalion, at 131,159 (Ba [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 49
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M1m11 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on USAFFE , at 79,77 (Manila [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 98 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 1
Allied aircraft
P-35A x 2
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 20000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 14
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 2 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 5 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 11
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on II./90th Infantry Battalion, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-38 Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
25th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 4
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 4
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 2
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Id Oscar (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau [Gold] , at 98,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Id Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 64th DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 8 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 4
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 3 damaged
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on RAF 103rd Base Force, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 7 damaged
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on RAF 103rd Base Force, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 3 damaged
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Ambrym [Copra] at 122,152
Japanese Ships
APA Kamakura Maru
xAP Koronado Maru
DD Kagero
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at APA Kamakura Maru
Tarpon diving deep ....
DD Kagero attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Erromango [N H] (120,156)
TF 9 troops unloading over beach at Erromango [N H], 120,156
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 52591 troops, 841 guns, 711 vehicles, Assault Value = 1333
Defending force 22302 troops, 410 guns, 551 vehicles, Assault Value = 616
Japanese adjusted assault: 1170
Allied adjusted defense: 1051
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
3257 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 120 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 113 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 88 (5 destroyed, 83 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
508 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 62 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 34 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 47 (4 destroyed, 43 disabled)
Assaulting units:
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 8th Brigade
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Tapul I [S Is] (73,90)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 122 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tapul I [S Is] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), supply(-)
Assaulting units:
Bankok M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23749 troops, 298 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 661
Defending force 6098 troops, 111 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 141
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
31st PkB "Furious" Division
52nd Pack B "Oak"/A Division
I./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak"/B Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 44th Brigade
IA 16th Brigade
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
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Submarine attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 72,90
Japanese Ships
xAKL Tainichi Maru, Shell hits 8, heavy fires
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII, hits 8
xAKL Tainichi Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXVIII
SS RNN KXVIII attacking on the surface
SS RNN KXVIII low on gun ammo, Schuyler L. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-124
Allied Ships
HDML Louisville USA PB
HDML Louisville USA PB is sighted by SS I-124
Captain of SS I-124 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
PB Fumi Maru #3
PB Shuko Maru #5
PB Sonan Maru #6
Allied Ships
SS Plunger
SS Plunger is sighted by escort
Plunger diving deep ....
PB Shuko Maru #5 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-74
Allied Ships
PG RAN Warrego
SS I-74 launches 3 torpedoes
I-74 bottoming out ....
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-58
Allied Ships
YO RNN TAN 1
YO RNN TAN 1 is sighted by SS I-58
Captain of SS I-58 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Submarine attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
YO NEI Colina
YO NEI Colina is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes at YO NEI Colina
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Izumo CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Burma
xAPc IFC Nyaukto, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Yeddo, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Pima, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Nimmo, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Sarak, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Sarak sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Pima sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Yeddo sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 2,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA fires at xAPc IFC Burma at 2,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages xAPc IFC Nyaukto at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Nyaukto sunk by CA IJA Asama at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
xAPc IFC Nimmo sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 4,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Suva [Fiji] at 131,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-34
Allied Ships
CL Phoenix CL-46
CL Phoenix CL-46 is sighted by SS RO-34
SS RO-34 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Phoenix CL-46
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Submarine attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
YO RNN TAN 1
YO RNN TAN 1 is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 attacking YO RNN TAN 1 on the surface
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Izumo CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
xAPc IFC Burma, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 100% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
xAPc IFC Burma sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 1,000 yards
xAPc IFC Burma sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 1,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
LSD IJA Fuso Maru
xAP Ukishima Maru
E Okinoshima
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon, hits 2
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon bottoming out ....
E Okinoshima attacking submerged sub ....
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Okinoshima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Kunakakai [Molokai] at 181,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
xAKL Kilauea USAT
xAKL Kilauea USAT is sighted by SS I-20
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Suva [Fiji] at 132,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-10
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola CA-24, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CA Pensacola CA-24 is sighted by SS I-10
SS I-10 launches 6 torpedoes at CA Pensacola CA-24
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 21
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x A6M1m11 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NZ 29th Battalion, at 131,159 (Ba [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 49
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M1m11 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on USAFFE , at 79,77 (Manila [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 98 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 1
Allied aircraft
P-35A x 2
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 20000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 14
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 2 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 5 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 11
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on II./90th Infantry Battalion, at 57,47 (Magwe [Oil])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-38 Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
25th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 4
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 4
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 2
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Id Oscar (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wau [Gold] , at 98,126
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Id Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 64th DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 8 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 4
Ki-43 Id Oscar x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 3 damaged
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on RAF 103rd Base Force, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 7 damaged
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on RAF 103rd Base Force, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 3 damaged
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Ambrym [Copra] at 122,152
Japanese Ships
APA Kamakura Maru
xAP Koronado Maru
DD Kagero
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at APA Kamakura Maru
Tarpon diving deep ....
DD Kagero attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Erromango [N H] (120,156)
TF 9 troops unloading over beach at Erromango [N H], 120,156
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 52591 troops, 841 guns, 711 vehicles, Assault Value = 1333
Defending force 22302 troops, 410 guns, 551 vehicles, Assault Value = 616
Japanese adjusted assault: 1170
Allied adjusted defense: 1051
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
3257 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 120 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 113 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 88 (5 destroyed, 83 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
508 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 62 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 34 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 47 (4 destroyed, 43 disabled)
Assaulting units:
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 8th Brigade
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Tapul I [S Is] (73,90)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 122 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tapul I [S Is] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), supply(-)
Assaulting units:
Bankok M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23749 troops, 298 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 661
Defending force 6098 troops, 111 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 141
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
31st PkB "Furious" Division
52nd Pack B "Oak"/A Division
I./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak"/B Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 44th Brigade
IA 16th Brigade
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
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Test 5 11 Jan 42
Ba Fiji Falls!
A reinforced division vs a single battalion isn't a fair fight, go figure.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 11, 42
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Invasion Support action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Asanagi
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hagi
APD IJA Fuji
APD IJA Hagi firing at PA 31st Infantry Division
APD IJA Fuji firing at PA 31st Infantry Division
APD IJA Hagi fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Submarine attack near Emirau I [Bismarks] at 104,121
Japanese Ships
TK Teiyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon
TK Teiyo Maru is sighted by SS Gudgeon
SS Gudgeon launches 4 torpedoes at TK Teiyo Maru
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Submarine attack near Naha [F/Okinawa] at 96,68
Japanese Ships
xAKL Toten Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-23
xAKL Toten Maru is sighted by SS S-23
Captain of SS S-23 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
PB Tama Maru
PB Takunan Maru #10
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
Tautog diving deep ....
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Katori
APD IJA Namikaze
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Katori firing at NZ 30th Battalion
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
TF 99 troops unloading over beach at Nadi [Fiji], 131,160
Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
10cm T91 Howitzer lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /6
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /7
13 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /7
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /8
13 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /9
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /10
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /10
13 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Squad lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /11
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /11
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /11
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /12
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /13
40 troops of a 20x1/4ton Mule Cart accidentally lost during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /14
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /14
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /15
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Pre-Invasion action off Port Villa [Efate] (120,154)
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Mikazuki
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
APD IJA Mikazuki fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Port Villa [Efate] (120,154)
TF 152 troops unloading over beach at Port Villa [Efate], 120,154
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Invasion Support action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Namikaze
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
SS I-123 is sighted by escort
I-123 bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 31
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 5
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 61st Corps, at 84,41 (Weinan [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 41
Allied aircraft
CAF I-153 Chaika x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 7th Fighter Sqd with CAF I-153 Chaika (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
CAF 31st Ftr Sqdn with CAF I-153 Chaika (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
CAF 11th FG/41st FS with CAF I-153 Chaika (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking NRA 36th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 33rd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 36th Corps ...
Also attacking Warlord 4th Cav Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 1st Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 61st Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 36th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 61st Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 61st Corps, at 84,41 (Weinan [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
Allied aircraft
CAF I-153 Chaika x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 31st Ftr Sqdn with CAF I-153 Chaika (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 26
Ki-32 Mary x 5
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 51st Grlla Rgt Battalion ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 51st Grlla Rgt Battalion ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-32 Mary x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 36th Corps, at 84,41 (Weinan [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 13
Allied aircraft
CAF I-153 Chaika x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 31st Ftr Sqdn with CAF I-153 Chaika (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Also attacking ROC 34th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 36th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 34th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking VF/FF Tonkin Base F Base Force ...
Also attacking VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team ...
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 10
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
A6M1m11 Zero x 24
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 207th Division, at 79,57 (Kukong [S China])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 5 damaged
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 63rd Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 5
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 105,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Tomitu Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Tainan S2 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on RN 107th Base Force, at 66,87 (Beaufort [BrNoBneo])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 28
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NZ 30th Battalion, at 131,160 (Nadi [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 60
B5N2 Kate TB x 71
D3A1 Val DB x 98
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
21 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 5
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Submarine attack near Soc Trang Province at 59,74
Japanese Ships
xAK Kokai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O19
xAK Kokai Maru is sighted by SS RNN O19
SS RNN O19 launches 4 torpedoes
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Amphibious Assault at Munda [Solomans] (111,134)
TF 266 troops unloading over beach at Munda [Solomans], 111,134
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Amphibious Assault at Rennell I [Sol] (113,140)
TF 284 troops unloading over beach at Rennell I [Sol], 113,140
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Aikoko M Landg Pty /1
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Ground combat at Martaban [S Burma] (56,54)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 20605 troops, 282 guns, 305 vehicles, Assault Value = 545
Defending force 10270 troops, 83 guns, 64 vehicles, Assault Value = 336
Japanese adjusted assault: 149
Allied adjusted defense: 129
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
682 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 41 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 14 (3 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
III./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
6th Burma Rifles Battalion
CW Burma 1st Division
IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 56887 troops, 952 guns, 847 vehicles, Assault Value = 2045
Defending force 17118 troops, 214 guns, 480 vehicles, Assault Value = 364
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
47th Infantry Regiment
20th DrA "Morning" Division
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
21st DrB "Attack" Division
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
RGC 2nd Marine"Rgt" Battalion
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
1st Ind Tank Brigade
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
2nd Ind Gun Co
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
14th Army
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Rgt /1
Defending units:
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 11th (-) Division
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
194th Tank Battalion
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 91st Infantry Division
PS 14th Engr Rgt /1
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAF Far East AF
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PA I Corps
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 25406 troops, 328 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 662
Defending force 27850 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 805
Assaulting units:
39th SMotB Wisteria Division
68th C "Cypress" Division
Defending units:
NRA 21st Corps
Szechuan 50th Corps
NRA 3rd New US OB Corps
32nd Army Group
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 470 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1843
Defending force 43576 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1425
Assaulting units:
RGC 19th Temp Division
RGC 4th Division
116th DrB "Storm" Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 28th Route Division
RGC 23rd Route Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
Hopei 49th Corps
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5412 troops, 93 guns, 175 vehicles, Assault Value = 172
Defending force 3722 troops, 48 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 111
Japanese adjusted assault: 85
Allied adjusted defense: 79
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
Defending units:
PA 31st Infantry Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3547 troops, 40 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 86
Defending force 977 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 73
Allied adjusted defense: 58
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
115 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
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Ground combat at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 14285 troops, 235 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 457
Defending force 1263 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 41
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 730
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 104 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nadi [Fiji] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
702 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 30 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
55th DrB "Troupe" Div /16
Defending units:
NZ 30th Battalion
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Ground combat at Beaufort [BrNoBneo] (66,87)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 726 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 17 troops, 0 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Beaufort [BrNoBneo] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
81st/I Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 107th Base Force /1
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3129 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 105
Defending force 5366 troops, 92 guns, 175 vehicles, Assault Value = 169
Assaulting units:
PA 31st Infantry Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
Defending units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
A reinforced division vs a single battalion isn't a fair fight, go figure.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 11, 42
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Invasion Support action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Asanagi
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hagi
APD IJA Fuji
APD IJA Hagi firing at PA 31st Infantry Division
APD IJA Fuji firing at PA 31st Infantry Division
APD IJA Hagi fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Submarine attack near Emirau I [Bismarks] at 104,121
Japanese Ships
TK Teiyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon
TK Teiyo Maru is sighted by SS Gudgeon
SS Gudgeon launches 4 torpedoes at TK Teiyo Maru
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Submarine attack near Naha [F/Okinawa] at 96,68
Japanese Ships
xAKL Toten Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-23
xAKL Toten Maru is sighted by SS S-23
Captain of SS S-23 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
PB Tama Maru
PB Takunan Maru #10
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
Tautog diving deep ....
PB Tama Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Katori
APD IJA Namikaze
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Katori firing at NZ 30th Battalion
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
TF 99 troops unloading over beach at Nadi [Fiji], 131,160
Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
10cm T91 Howitzer lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /6
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /7
13 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /7
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /8
13 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /9
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /10
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /10
13 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Squad lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /11
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /11
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /11
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /12
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /13
40 troops of a 20x1/4ton Mule Cart accidentally lost during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /14
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /14
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 55th DrB "Troupe" Div /15
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Pre-Invasion action off Port Villa [Efate] (120,154)
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Mikazuki
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
APD IJA Mikazuki fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Port Villa [Efate] (120,154)
TF 152 troops unloading over beach at Port Villa [Efate], 120,154
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Invasion Support action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Namikaze
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
SS I-123 is sighted by escort
I-123 bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 31
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 5
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 61st Corps, at 84,41 (Weinan [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 41
Allied aircraft
CAF I-153 Chaika x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 7th Fighter Sqd with CAF I-153 Chaika (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
CAF 31st Ftr Sqdn with CAF I-153 Chaika (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
CAF 11th FG/41st FS with CAF I-153 Chaika (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking NRA 36th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 33rd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 36th Corps ...
Also attacking Warlord 4th Cav Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 1st Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 61st Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 36th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 61st Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 61st Corps, at 84,41 (Weinan [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
Allied aircraft
CAF I-153 Chaika x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 31st Ftr Sqdn with CAF I-153 Chaika (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 26
Ki-32 Mary x 5
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 51st Grlla Rgt Battalion ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 51st Grlla Rgt Battalion ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-32 Mary x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 36th Corps, at 84,41 (Weinan [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 13
Allied aircraft
CAF I-153 Chaika x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
CAF 31st Ftr Sqdn with CAF I-153 Chaika (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Also attacking ROC 34th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 36th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 34th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking VF/FF Tonkin Base F Base Force ...
Also attacking VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team ...
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 10
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
A6M1m11 Zero x 24
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 207th Division, at 79,57 (Kukong [S China])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 5 damaged
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 63rd Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 5
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 105,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Tomitu Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Tainan S2 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on RN 107th Base Force, at 66,87 (Beaufort [BrNoBneo])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 28
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NZ 30th Battalion, at 131,160 (Nadi [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 60
B5N2 Kate TB x 71
D3A1 Val DB x 98
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
21 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae [NE NG] at 99,126
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M1m11 Zero x 5
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Okamoto Daitai with A6M1m11 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Submarine attack near Soc Trang Province at 59,74
Japanese Ships
xAK Kokai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O19
xAK Kokai Maru is sighted by SS RNN O19
SS RNN O19 launches 4 torpedoes
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Amphibious Assault at Munda [Solomans] (111,134)
TF 266 troops unloading over beach at Munda [Solomans], 111,134
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Amphibious Assault at Rennell I [Sol] (113,140)
TF 284 troops unloading over beach at Rennell I [Sol], 113,140
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Aikoko M Landg Pty /1
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Ground combat at Martaban [S Burma] (56,54)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 20605 troops, 282 guns, 305 vehicles, Assault Value = 545
Defending force 10270 troops, 83 guns, 64 vehicles, Assault Value = 336
Japanese adjusted assault: 149
Allied adjusted defense: 129
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
682 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 41 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 14 (3 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
III./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
6th Burma Rifles Battalion
CW Burma 1st Division
IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 56887 troops, 952 guns, 847 vehicles, Assault Value = 2045
Defending force 17118 troops, 214 guns, 480 vehicles, Assault Value = 364
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
47th Infantry Regiment
20th DrA "Morning" Division
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
21st DrB "Attack" Division
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
RGC 2nd Marine"Rgt" Battalion
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
1st Ind Tank Brigade
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
2nd Ind Gun Co
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
14th Army
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Rgt /1
Defending units:
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 11th (-) Division
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
194th Tank Battalion
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 91st Infantry Division
PS 14th Engr Rgt /1
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAF Far East AF
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PA I Corps
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 25406 troops, 328 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 662
Defending force 27850 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 805
Assaulting units:
39th SMotB Wisteria Division
68th C "Cypress" Division
Defending units:
NRA 21st Corps
Szechuan 50th Corps
NRA 3rd New US OB Corps
32nd Army Group
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 470 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1843
Defending force 43576 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1425
Assaulting units:
RGC 19th Temp Division
RGC 4th Division
116th DrB "Storm" Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 28th Route Division
RGC 23rd Route Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
Hopei 49th Corps
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5412 troops, 93 guns, 175 vehicles, Assault Value = 172
Defending force 3722 troops, 48 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 111
Japanese adjusted assault: 85
Allied adjusted defense: 79
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
Defending units:
PA 31st Infantry Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3547 troops, 40 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 86
Defending force 977 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 73
Allied adjusted defense: 58
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
115 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
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Ground combat at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 14285 troops, 235 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 457
Defending force 1263 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 41
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 730
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 104 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nadi [Fiji] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
702 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 30 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
55th DrB "Troupe" Div /16
Defending units:
NZ 30th Battalion
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Ground combat at Beaufort [BrNoBneo] (66,87)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 726 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 17 troops, 0 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Beaufort [BrNoBneo] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
81st/I Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 107th Base Force /1
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3129 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 105
Defending force 5366 troops, 92 guns, 175 vehicles, Assault Value = 169
Assaulting units:
PA 31st Infantry Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
Defending units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 12, 42
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
PB Koei Maru
PB Chokai Maru
PB Yahonui Maru
PB Yahada Maru
Allied Ships
SS Narwhal
SS Narwhal is located by PB Koei Maru
Narwhal diving deep ....
PB Yahonui Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,110
Japanese Ships
AKE Kato Maru
APD IJA Oite
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
APD IJA Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,109
Japanese Ships
TK Tennan Maru
TK Akatuki Maru
TB Sagi
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at TK Tennan Maru
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near San Diego [CA] at 227,80
Japanese Ships
SS I-2, hits 1
Allied Ships
DMS Zane, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Perry
SS I-2 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Zane
I-2 diving deep ....
DMS Perry attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-2 eludes DMS Perry by diving deep
DMS Perry loses contact with SS I-2
SS I-2 eludes ASW attack from DMS Perry
DMS Perry cannot establish contact with SS I-2
SS I-2 eludes ASW attack from DMS Perry
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Perry loses contact with SS I-2
DMS Perry loses contact with SS I-2
DMS Perry loses contact with SS I-2
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
HDML CW HDML 1097, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
HDML CW HDML 1096
SS I-65 launches 3 torpedoes at HDML CW HDML 1097
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Karor [Car Is] at 91,96
Japanese Ships
PB Hakkai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PB Zuikai Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
SS RNN KXVI launches 4 torpedoes at PB Hakkai Maru
RNN KXVI diving deep ....
PB Zuikai Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Zuikai Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Zuikai Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Zuikai Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Zuikai Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Zuikai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Zuikai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Zuikai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Zuikai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 63,85
Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Rayong
TB HTMS Patani
TB HTMS Surasdra
Allied Ships
SS S-40
SS S-40 launches 4 torpedoes at TB HTMS Rayong
S-40 diving deep ....
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 63,85
Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Patani
TB HTMS Surasdra
Allied Ships
SS S-40
SS S-40 is sighted by escort
S-40 diving deep ....
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra attacking submerged sub ....
SS S-40 eludes TB HTMS Surasdra by diving deep
TB HTMS Surasdra loses contact with SS S-40
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on PA 10 Constabulary Regiment, at 79,91 (Davao [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 14
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on PA 10 Constabulary Regiment, at 79,91 (Davao [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty TB x 41
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
41 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 39
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 10
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
373 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 50,78 (Temuloh [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 45
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 30
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
45 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 50,78 (Temuloh [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Koumac [New Cal] , at 113,156
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 6
B-17C Fortress RB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress RB: 1 damaged
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17C Fortress RB bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 63,85
Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Rayong
TB HTMS Patani
TB HTMS Surasdra
Allied Ships
SS S-40
SS S-40 launches 4 torpedoes at TB HTMS Rayong
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 56924 troops, 952 guns, 848 vehicles, Assault Value = 2051
Defending force 17150 troops, 207 guns, 481 vehicles, Assault Value = 361
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
21st DrB "Attack" Division
RGC 2nd Marine"Rgt" Battalion
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
20th DrA "Morning" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
1st Ind Tank Brigade
47th Infantry Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
14th Army
1st 24cm HvyArty Rgt /1
Defending units:
PA 11th (-) Division
194th Tank Battalion
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 91st Infantry Division
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
PA 71st Infantry Division
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
USAAF Far East AF
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
PA I Corps
PS 14th Engr Rgt /1
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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 25428 troops, 328 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 664
Defending force 27906 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 806
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th SMotB Wisteria Division
68th C "Cypress" Division
Defending units:
NRA 21st Corps
Szechuan 50th Corps
NRA 3rd New US OB Corps
32nd Army Group
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 470 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2038
Defending force 43649 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1426
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
116th DrB "Storm" Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
RGC 24th Route Division
RGC 4th Division
RGC 28th Route Division
RGC 19th Temp Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 23rd Route Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
Hopei 49th Corps
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at Port Villa [Efate] (120,154)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Port Villa [Efate] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Hogoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Munda [Solomans] (111,134)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Munda [Solomans] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Kinsyu M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Davao [Mindinao] (79,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 6305 troops, 109 guns, 108 vehicles, Assault Value = 807
Defending force 4354 troops, 34 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 134
Japanese adjusted assault: 210
Allied adjusted defense: 121
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
33rd Pack B "Bow" Division
27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
16th Army
1st Mxd ArtyMortar Battalion
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 103rd Infantry Regiment
PA 101st Infantry Regiment
PA 4th Base Force
PA 81st(-) Infantry Div /1
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 102nd Infantry Regiment
USAAFE 803rd EAB /1
USAAF Far East AF /1
PA III Corps
USAAF Cagayan Base Force /2
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3543 troops, 40 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 85
Defending force 889 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
Japanese adjusted assault: 115
Allied adjusted defense: 55
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
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Ground combat at Handagai [Mnchko] (106,32)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3470 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 73
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 19
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Handagai [Mnchko] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
IMA 5th Cav Brigade
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Ground combat at Papuri [Burma] (57,51)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 915 troops, 10 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 39
Defending force 1426 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36
Allied adjusted assault: 46
Japanese adjusted defense: 25
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
PB Koei Maru
PB Chokai Maru
PB Yahonui Maru
PB Yahada Maru
Allied Ships
SS Narwhal
SS Narwhal is located by PB Koei Maru
Narwhal diving deep ....
PB Yahonui Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,110
Japanese Ships
AKE Kato Maru
APD IJA Oite
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
APD IJA Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,109
Japanese Ships
TK Tennan Maru
TK Akatuki Maru
TB Sagi
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at TK Tennan Maru
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near San Diego [CA] at 227,80
Japanese Ships
SS I-2, hits 1
Allied Ships
DMS Zane, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Perry
SS I-2 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Zane
I-2 diving deep ....
DMS Perry attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-2 eludes DMS Perry by diving deep
DMS Perry loses contact with SS I-2
SS I-2 eludes ASW attack from DMS Perry
DMS Perry cannot establish contact with SS I-2
SS I-2 eludes ASW attack from DMS Perry
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Perry loses contact with SS I-2
DMS Perry loses contact with SS I-2
DMS Perry loses contact with SS I-2
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
HDML CW HDML 1097, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
HDML CW HDML 1096
SS I-65 launches 3 torpedoes at HDML CW HDML 1097
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Karor [Car Is] at 91,96
Japanese Ships
PB Hakkai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PB Zuikai Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
SS RNN KXVI launches 4 torpedoes at PB Hakkai Maru
RNN KXVI diving deep ....
PB Zuikai Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Zuikai Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Zuikai Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Zuikai Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Zuikai Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Zuikai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Zuikai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Zuikai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Zuikai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 63,85
Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Rayong
TB HTMS Patani
TB HTMS Surasdra
Allied Ships
SS S-40
SS S-40 launches 4 torpedoes at TB HTMS Rayong
S-40 diving deep ....
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 63,85
Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Patani
TB HTMS Surasdra
Allied Ships
SS S-40
SS S-40 is sighted by escort
S-40 diving deep ....
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra attacking submerged sub ....
SS S-40 eludes TB HTMS Surasdra by diving deep
TB HTMS Surasdra loses contact with SS S-40
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on PA 10 Constabulary Regiment, at 79,91 (Davao [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 14
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on PA 10 Constabulary Regiment, at 79,91 (Davao [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty TB x 41
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
41 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 39
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 10
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
373 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 50,78 (Temuloh [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 45
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 30
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
45 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 50,78 (Temuloh [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Koumac [New Cal] , at 113,156
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 6
B-17C Fortress RB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress RB: 1 damaged
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17C Fortress RB bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 63,85
Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Rayong
TB HTMS Patani
TB HTMS Surasdra
Allied Ships
SS S-40
SS S-40 launches 4 torpedoes at TB HTMS Rayong
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 56924 troops, 952 guns, 848 vehicles, Assault Value = 2051
Defending force 17150 troops, 207 guns, 481 vehicles, Assault Value = 361
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
21st DrB "Attack" Division
RGC 2nd Marine"Rgt" Battalion
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
20th DrA "Morning" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
1st Ind Tank Brigade
47th Infantry Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
14th Army
1st 24cm HvyArty Rgt /1
Defending units:
PA 11th (-) Division
194th Tank Battalion
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 91st Infantry Division
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
PA 71st Infantry Division
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
USAAF Far East AF
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
PA I Corps
PS 14th Engr Rgt /1
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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 25428 troops, 328 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 664
Defending force 27906 troops, 311 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 806
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th SMotB Wisteria Division
68th C "Cypress" Division
Defending units:
NRA 21st Corps
Szechuan 50th Corps
NRA 3rd New US OB Corps
32nd Army Group
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 470 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2038
Defending force 43649 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1426
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
116th DrB "Storm" Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
RGC 24th Route Division
RGC 4th Division
RGC 28th Route Division
RGC 19th Temp Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 23rd Route Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
Hopei 49th Corps
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at Port Villa [Efate] (120,154)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Port Villa [Efate] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Hogoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Munda [Solomans] (111,134)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Munda [Solomans] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Kinsyu M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Davao [Mindinao] (79,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 6305 troops, 109 guns, 108 vehicles, Assault Value = 807
Defending force 4354 troops, 34 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 134
Japanese adjusted assault: 210
Allied adjusted defense: 121
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
33rd Pack B "Bow" Division
27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
16th Army
1st Mxd ArtyMortar Battalion
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 103rd Infantry Regiment
PA 101st Infantry Regiment
PA 4th Base Force
PA 81st(-) Infantry Div /1
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 102nd Infantry Regiment
USAAFE 803rd EAB /1
USAAF Far East AF /1
PA III Corps
USAAF Cagayan Base Force /2
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3543 troops, 40 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 85
Defending force 889 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
Japanese adjusted assault: 115
Allied adjusted defense: 55
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
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Ground combat at Handagai [Mnchko] (106,32)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3470 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 73
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 19
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Handagai [Mnchko] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
IMA 5th Cav Brigade
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Ground combat at Papuri [Burma] (57,51)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 915 troops, 10 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 39
Defending force 1426 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36
Allied adjusted assault: 46
Japanese adjusted defense: 25
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
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Sub attack near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 69,92
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hakaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SS RNN KXVI launches 4 torpedoes
RNN KXVI diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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Sub attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 106,124
Japanese Ships
AKL KM Quito/Teijo M
TB Hato
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at AKL KM Quito/Teijo M
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
AKL Aries
xAP St. Mihel
xAK Minnesotan
DD Kane
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
xAK Unkai Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Grayling
xAK Unkai Maru #3 is sighted by SS Grayling
SS Grayling launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Unkai Maru #3
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Sub attack near Canton I [Phoenix] at 153,143
Japanese Ships
SS RO-61, hits 2
Allied Ships
AVP Avocet
SS RO-61 launches 4 torpedoes
RO-61 bottoming out ....
AVP Avocet fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVP Avocet attacking submerged sub ....
AVP Avocet is out of ASW ammo
AVP Avocet fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVP Avocet fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVP Avocet fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Ken'yo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AO Ken'yo Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AO Ken'yo Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Toho Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AO Toho Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AO Toho Maru
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Sub attack near Canton I [Phoenix] at 153,143
Japanese Ships
SS RO-61
Allied Ships
AVP Avocet
AVP Avocet is sighted by SS RO-61
SS RO-61 launches 2 torpedoes
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
APD IJA Aoi fires at xAKL Irrawaddy 18 at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 18 sunk by APD IJA Tachikaze at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 13 sunk by APD IJA Tachikaze at 2,000 yards
APD IJA Tachikaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 12 at 2,000 yards
IJA Ship Cmdr 26 orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 5,000 yards
APD IJA Tachikaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 15 at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
DD Downes
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes
I-20 diving deep ....
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-20 eludes DD Downes by diving deep
SS I-20 eludes ASW attack from DD Downes
DD Downes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Russell Is [Copra] (113,136)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Russell Is [Copra], 113,136
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ASW attack near Tokushima [Farms] at 107,61
Japanese Ships
PB Shinko Maru #2
TB Hokaze
PB JMM Niigata 110
Allied Ships
SS Perch
Captain of SS Perch elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Perch diving deep ....
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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TF 489 encounters mine field at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyosei Maru, Mine hits 1
xAK Yae Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Tarakan [Oil/Bor] at 67,91, Range 16,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
DM Murakumo
DD Sagiri
Allied Ships
xAPc Sandakan Ferry, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 16,000 yards
xAPc Sandakan Ferry sunk by DM Murakumo at 16,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on PA 81st(-) Infantry Division, at 78,85 (Bacolod [Negros])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tarakan [Oil/Bor] at 67,91
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAK Yamadori Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 15000 feet *
Naval Attack: 6 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Det B Chu with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
15th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 5
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 28th DrA "Abundant" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on PA 7th Constabulary Regiment, at 78,85 (Bacolod [Negros])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on PA 7th Constabulary Regiment, at 78,85 (Bacolod [Negros])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
87 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Sagiri, Shell hits 2
CM Myoken Maru, Shell hits 12, on fire
CM Keiko Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAK Seikai Maru, Shell hits 3
CM Edo Maru
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 4, Shell hits 1
xAK Shinko Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
DM Murakumo
TB HTMS Chunphorn
TB Kari
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sagiri
DD Sagiri firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CM Myoken Maru
CM Myoken Maru firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
CM Keiko Maru firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CM Keiko Maru
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Seikai Maru at 8,000 yards
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging LSI(S) RGC LSI No 4 at 8,000 yards
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Shinko Maru at 8,000 yards
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
TB HTMS Chunphorn fired at enemy troops
TB Kari fired at enemy troops
DD Sagiri fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 365 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF
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Ground combat at Bacolod [Negros] (78,85)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7397 troops, 185 guns, 570 vehicles, Assault Value = 350
Defending force 2341 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80
Japanese adjusted assault: 317
Allied adjusted defense: 99
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bacolod [Negros] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1726 casualties reported
Squads: 111 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 120 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 54 (54 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
26th Draft Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 3rd/62nd Inf Battalion
PA 81st(-) Infantry Division
PA 7th Constabulary Regiment
PA 12th Base Force
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 65234 troops, 1114 guns, 1092 vehicles, Assault Value = 2212
Defending force 21653 troops, 337 guns, 565 vehicles, Assault Value = 500
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
15th DrB "Festival" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
71st Pack B "Life" Division
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
IJA 1st ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
192nd Tank Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 21st Infantry Division
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 11th (-) Division
194th Tank Battalion
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA 8th Base Force
PA I Corps
USN Asiatic Fleet
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6814 troops, 219 guns, 683 vehicles, Assault Value = 966
Defending force 21405 troops, 399 guns, 549 vehicles, Assault Value = 529
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 8th Brigade
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
41st Infantry Division
NZ 30th Battalion
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Handagai [Mnchko] (106,32)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3470 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 73
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 71
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 71 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Handagai [Mnchko] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
IMA 5th Cav Brigade
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1666 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 3229 troops, 58 guns, 86 vehicles, Assault Value = 75
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
Defending units:
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1312 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2770 troops, 115 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 145
Allied adjusted assault: 14
Japanese adjusted defense: 175
Allied assault odds: 1 to 12 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
NZ 29th Battalion
Defending units:
Guards Mixed Bde /5
28th DrA "Abundant" Div /1
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Sub attack near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 69,92
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hakaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SS RNN KXVI launches 4 torpedoes
RNN KXVI diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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Sub attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 106,124
Japanese Ships
AKL KM Quito/Teijo M
TB Hato
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at AKL KM Quito/Teijo M
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
AKL Aries
xAP St. Mihel
xAK Minnesotan
DD Kane
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
xAK Unkai Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Grayling
xAK Unkai Maru #3 is sighted by SS Grayling
SS Grayling launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Unkai Maru #3
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Sub attack near Canton I [Phoenix] at 153,143
Japanese Ships
SS RO-61, hits 2
Allied Ships
AVP Avocet
SS RO-61 launches 4 torpedoes
RO-61 bottoming out ....
AVP Avocet fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVP Avocet attacking submerged sub ....
AVP Avocet is out of ASW ammo
AVP Avocet fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVP Avocet fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVP Avocet fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Ken'yo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AO Ken'yo Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AO Ken'yo Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Toho Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AO Toho Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AO Toho Maru
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Sub attack near Canton I [Phoenix] at 153,143
Japanese Ships
SS RO-61
Allied Ships
AVP Avocet
AVP Avocet is sighted by SS RO-61
SS RO-61 launches 2 torpedoes
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 13, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
xAKL Irrawaddy 18, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
APD IJA Aoi fires at xAKL Irrawaddy 18 at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 18 sunk by APD IJA Tachikaze at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 13 sunk by APD IJA Tachikaze at 2,000 yards
APD IJA Tachikaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 12 at 2,000 yards
IJA Ship Cmdr 26 orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 5,000 yards
APD IJA Tachikaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 15 at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
DD Downes
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes
I-20 diving deep ....
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Downes attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-20 eludes DD Downes by diving deep
SS I-20 eludes ASW attack from DD Downes
DD Downes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes attacking submerged sub ....
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
DD Downes is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Russell Is [Copra] (113,136)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Russell Is [Copra], 113,136
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ASW attack near Tokushima [Farms] at 107,61
Japanese Ships
PB Shinko Maru #2
TB Hokaze
PB JMM Niigata 110
Allied Ships
SS Perch
Captain of SS Perch elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Perch diving deep ....
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11
xAKL Irrawaddy 12
xAKL Irrawaddy 15
xAKL Irrawaddy 16
xAKL Irrawaddy 17
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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TF 489 encounters mine field at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyosei Maru, Mine hits 1
xAK Yae Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Tarakan [Oil/Bor] at 67,91, Range 16,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
DM Murakumo
DD Sagiri
Allied Ships
xAPc Sandakan Ferry, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 16,000 yards
xAPc Sandakan Ferry sunk by DM Murakumo at 16,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on PA 81st(-) Infantry Division, at 78,85 (Bacolod [Negros])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tarakan [Oil/Bor] at 67,91
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAK Yamadori Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 15000 feet *
Naval Attack: 6 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Det B Chu with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
15th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 5
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 28th DrA "Abundant" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on PA 7th Constabulary Regiment, at 78,85 (Bacolod [Negros])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on PA 7th Constabulary Regiment, at 78,85 (Bacolod [Negros])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
87 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Sagiri, Shell hits 2
CM Myoken Maru, Shell hits 12, on fire
CM Keiko Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAK Seikai Maru, Shell hits 3
CM Edo Maru
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 4, Shell hits 1
xAK Shinko Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
DM Murakumo
TB HTMS Chunphorn
TB Kari
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sagiri
DD Sagiri firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CM Myoken Maru
CM Myoken Maru firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
CM Keiko Maru firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CM Keiko Maru
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Seikai Maru at 8,000 yards
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging LSI(S) RGC LSI No 4 at 8,000 yards
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Shinko Maru at 8,000 yards
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
TB HTMS Chunphorn fired at enemy troops
TB Kari fired at enemy troops
DD Sagiri fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 365 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF
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Ground combat at Bacolod [Negros] (78,85)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7397 troops, 185 guns, 570 vehicles, Assault Value = 350
Defending force 2341 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80
Japanese adjusted assault: 317
Allied adjusted defense: 99
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bacolod [Negros] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1726 casualties reported
Squads: 111 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 120 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 54 (54 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
26th Draft Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 3rd/62nd Inf Battalion
PA 81st(-) Infantry Division
PA 7th Constabulary Regiment
PA 12th Base Force
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 65234 troops, 1114 guns, 1092 vehicles, Assault Value = 2212
Defending force 21653 troops, 337 guns, 565 vehicles, Assault Value = 500
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
15th DrB "Festival" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
71st Pack B "Life" Division
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
IJA 1st ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
192nd Tank Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 21st Infantry Division
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 11th (-) Division
194th Tank Battalion
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA 8th Base Force
PA I Corps
USN Asiatic Fleet
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6814 troops, 219 guns, 683 vehicles, Assault Value = 966
Defending force 21405 troops, 399 guns, 549 vehicles, Assault Value = 529
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 8th Brigade
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
41st Infantry Division
NZ 30th Battalion
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Handagai [Mnchko] (106,32)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3470 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 73
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 71
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 71 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Handagai [Mnchko] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
IMA 5th Cav Brigade
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1666 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 3229 troops, 58 guns, 86 vehicles, Assault Value = 75
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
Defending units:
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1312 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2770 troops, 115 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 145
Allied adjusted assault: 14
Japanese adjusted defense: 175
Allied assault odds: 1 to 12 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
NZ 29th Battalion
Defending units:
Guards Mixed Bde /5
28th DrA "Abundant" Div /1
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Test 5 ALPHA: 2 Feb 42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 02, 42
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
xAK Harry Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Harry Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-15
SS I-15 launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Harry Luckenbach
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Submarine attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,85
Japanese Ships
AO Shiretoko
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
AO Shiretoko is sighted by SS Snapper
SS Snapper launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DMS Kunashiri
DD Yugumo
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is located by DMS Kunashiri
Tarpon bottoming out ....
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS RO-67 is sighted by escort
RO-67 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-67 eludes DD Fanning by hugging bottom
DD Fanning is out of ASW ammo
DD Fanning is out of ASW ammo
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AKE Kashino
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AKE Kashino is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AKE Kashino
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Sub attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 66,84
Japanese Ships
AO Shiretoko
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
SS Snapper launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Yasawa Is [Fiji] at 130,158
Japanese Ships
xAP Kobayashi Maru
xAP Umezaki Maru
xAK Keijo Maru
DD Ariake
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna is sighted by escort
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Ken'yo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AO Ken'yo Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AO Ken'yo Maru
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Sagiri
AKL Minryo Maru
DMS Amatsukaze
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sagiri
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 162 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12 troops of a Assault Egr w FT Sq lost from landing craft during unload of Bandasan SNLF /3
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Amphibious Assault at Salamaua [NE NG] (98,127)
TF 508 troops unloading over beach at Salamaua [NE NG], 98,127
3 troops of a SNLF T3 HMG Team lost in surf during unload of Saipan 1&2 Cmb SNLF /2
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AKL Hasuna Maru, Shell hits 2
DMS Amatsukaze
DM Murakumo
DMS Hayashio
E Itsukushima
DMS Uji
AKL Minryo Maru
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
DMS Amatsukaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
DM Murakumo firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging AKL Hasuna Maru at 9,000 yards
DM Murakumo firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging AKL Hasuna Maru at 9,000 yards
DM Murakumo firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
DMS Hayashio firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
DM Murakumo firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
E Itsukushima fired at enemy troops
DM Murakumo fired at enemy troops
DMS Uji fired at enemy troops
DMS Amatsukaze fired at enemy troops
DMS Hayashio fired at enemy troops
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ASW attack near Tahiti Nui & T.Iti at 173,178
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, hits 3
Allied Ships
AVD Ballard
SS I-20 is sighted by escort
I-20 bottoming out ....
AVD Ballard fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Ballard fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Ballard attacking submerged sub ....
AVD Ballard cannot establish contact with SS I-20
AVD Ballard is out of ASW ammo
AVD Ballard is out of ASW ammo
AVD Ballard fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Ballard fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher
SS I-15 is located by AM Kingfisher
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Kanoya & Shibushi at 105,65
Japanese Ships
TK Huzisan Maru
Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
TK Huzisan Maru is sighted by SS Nautilus
SS Nautilus launches 4 torpedoes at TK Huzisan Maru
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
DD Smith
SS I-15 launches 6 torpedoes
I-15 diving deep ....
DD Smith fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Smith fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Smith attacking submerged sub ....
DD Smith loses contact with SS I-15
DD Smith loses contact with SS I-15
DD Smith cannot reach attack position over SS I-15
DD Smith fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Smith fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
AP Ural Maru
xAP Kobayashi Maru
xAP Umezaki Maru
xAP Ukishima Maru
xAK Keijo Maru
DD Ariake
Allied Ships
SS Pompano, hits 3
SS Pompano is sighted by escort
Pompano bottoming out ....
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ariake is out of ASW ammo
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
DD Wakaba
DD Oboro
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna launches 4 torpedoes at DD Wakaba
DD Oboro fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
DD Oboro
Allied Ships
SS Tuna, hits 1
SS Tuna is sighted by escort
Tuna bottoming out ....
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro attacking submerged sub ....
DD Oboro is out of ASW ammo
DD Oboro is out of ASW ammo
DD Oboro is out of ASW ammo
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAP Horai Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAP Horai Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Horai Maru
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 5
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 18
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 damaged
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 5 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 61st DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher
Captain of SS I-15 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
I-15 diving deep ....
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Itsukushima
DM Murakumo
DMS Uji
DMS Amatsukaze
DMS Hayashio
AKL Minryo Maru
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
E Itsukushima fired at enemy troops
DM Murakumo fired at enemy troops
DMS Uji fired at enemy troops
DMS Hayashio fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Burias I [Visayas] (80,81)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Burias I [Visayas], 80,81
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 65402 troops, 1114 guns, 1092 vehicles, Assault Value = 2231
Defending force 21654 troops, 336 guns, 565 vehicles, Assault Value = 504
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
71st Pack B "Life" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
15th DrB "Festival" Division
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
IJA 1st ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
192nd Tank Battalion
194th Tank Battalion
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 21st Infantry Division
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
PA 71st Infantry Division
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
PA I Corps
PA 8th Base Force
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6814 troops, 219 guns, 680 vehicles, Assault Value = 977
Defending force 21447 troops, 399 guns, 549 vehicles, Assault Value = 531
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 8th Brigade
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1597 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 59
Defending force 5681 troops, 86 guns, 90 vehicles, Assault Value = 148
Assaulting units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
Defending units:
Bandasan SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow [Yellw R])
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 3097 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 66
Defending force 47652 troops, 697 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 1246
Allied adjusted assault: 1
Japanese adjusted defense: 694
Allied assault odds: 1 to 694
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), morale(-), supply(-)
Allied ground losses:
1439 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 52 disabled
Non Combat: 93 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 28 (7 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Assaulting units:
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 29th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
Defending units:
9th Pack A Warrior Division
7th C Ind. Mixed Brigade
41st PkB "River" Division
RGC 6th Division
RGC 15th Temp Division
2nd Infantry Mortar Battalion
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
xAK Harry Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Harry Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-15
SS I-15 launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Harry Luckenbach
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Submarine attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,85
Japanese Ships
AO Shiretoko
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
AO Shiretoko is sighted by SS Snapper
SS Snapper launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DMS Kunashiri
DD Yugumo
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is located by DMS Kunashiri
Tarpon bottoming out ....
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS RO-67 is sighted by escort
RO-67 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-67 eludes DD Fanning by hugging bottom
DD Fanning is out of ASW ammo
DD Fanning is out of ASW ammo
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AKE Kashino
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AKE Kashino is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AKE Kashino
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Sub attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 66,84
Japanese Ships
AO Shiretoko
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
SS Snapper launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Yasawa Is [Fiji] at 130,158
Japanese Ships
xAP Kobayashi Maru
xAP Umezaki Maru
xAK Keijo Maru
DD Ariake
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna is sighted by escort
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AO Ken'yo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
AO Ken'yo Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AO Ken'yo Maru
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Sagiri
AKL Minryo Maru
DMS Amatsukaze
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sagiri
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 162 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12 troops of a Assault Egr w FT Sq lost from landing craft during unload of Bandasan SNLF /3
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Amphibious Assault at Salamaua [NE NG] (98,127)
TF 508 troops unloading over beach at Salamaua [NE NG], 98,127
3 troops of a SNLF T3 HMG Team lost in surf during unload of Saipan 1&2 Cmb SNLF /2
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AKL Hasuna Maru, Shell hits 2
DMS Amatsukaze
DM Murakumo
DMS Hayashio
E Itsukushima
DMS Uji
AKL Minryo Maru
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
DMS Amatsukaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
DM Murakumo firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging AKL Hasuna Maru at 9,000 yards
DM Murakumo firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging AKL Hasuna Maru at 9,000 yards
DM Murakumo firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
DMS Hayashio firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
DM Murakumo firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
E Itsukushima fired at enemy troops
DM Murakumo fired at enemy troops
DMS Uji fired at enemy troops
DMS Amatsukaze fired at enemy troops
DMS Hayashio fired at enemy troops
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ASW attack near Tahiti Nui & T.Iti at 173,178
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, hits 3
Allied Ships
AVD Ballard
SS I-20 is sighted by escort
I-20 bottoming out ....
AVD Ballard fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Ballard fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Ballard attacking submerged sub ....
AVD Ballard cannot establish contact with SS I-20
AVD Ballard is out of ASW ammo
AVD Ballard is out of ASW ammo
AVD Ballard fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Ballard fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher
SS I-15 is located by AM Kingfisher
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Kanoya & Shibushi at 105,65
Japanese Ships
TK Huzisan Maru
Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
TK Huzisan Maru is sighted by SS Nautilus
SS Nautilus launches 4 torpedoes at TK Huzisan Maru
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
DD Smith
SS I-15 launches 6 torpedoes
I-15 diving deep ....
DD Smith fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Smith fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Smith attacking submerged sub ....
DD Smith loses contact with SS I-15
DD Smith loses contact with SS I-15
DD Smith cannot reach attack position over SS I-15
DD Smith fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Smith fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
AP Ural Maru
xAP Kobayashi Maru
xAP Umezaki Maru
xAP Ukishima Maru
xAK Keijo Maru
DD Ariake
Allied Ships
SS Pompano, hits 3
SS Pompano is sighted by escort
Pompano bottoming out ....
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ariake is out of ASW ammo
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
DD Wakaba
DD Oboro
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna launches 4 torpedoes at DD Wakaba
DD Oboro fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
DD Oboro
Allied Ships
SS Tuna, hits 1
SS Tuna is sighted by escort
Tuna bottoming out ....
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro attacking submerged sub ....
DD Oboro is out of ASW ammo
DD Oboro is out of ASW ammo
DD Oboro is out of ASW ammo
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAP Horai Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAP Horai Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Horai Maru
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 5
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 18
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 damaged
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 5 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 61st DrB "Brigade" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher
Captain of SS I-15 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
I-15 diving deep ....
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Itsukushima
DM Murakumo
DMS Uji
DMS Amatsukaze
DMS Hayashio
AKL Minryo Maru
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
E Itsukushima fired at enemy troops
DM Murakumo fired at enemy troops
DMS Uji fired at enemy troops
DMS Hayashio fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Burias I [Visayas] (80,81)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Burias I [Visayas], 80,81
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 65402 troops, 1114 guns, 1092 vehicles, Assault Value = 2231
Defending force 21654 troops, 336 guns, 565 vehicles, Assault Value = 504
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
71st Pack B "Life" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
15th DrB "Festival" Division
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
IJA 1st ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
192nd Tank Battalion
194th Tank Battalion
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 21st Infantry Division
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
PA 71st Infantry Division
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
PA I Corps
PA 8th Base Force
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6814 troops, 219 guns, 680 vehicles, Assault Value = 977
Defending force 21447 troops, 399 guns, 549 vehicles, Assault Value = 531
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
64th DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 8th Brigade
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1597 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 59
Defending force 5681 troops, 86 guns, 90 vehicles, Assault Value = 148
Assaulting units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
Defending units:
Bandasan SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow [Yellw R])
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 3097 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 66
Defending force 47652 troops, 697 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 1246
Allied adjusted assault: 1
Japanese adjusted defense: 694
Allied assault odds: 1 to 694
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), morale(-), supply(-)
Allied ground losses:
1439 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 52 disabled
Non Combat: 93 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 28 (7 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Assaulting units:
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 29th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
Defending units:
9th Pack A Warrior Division
7th C Ind. Mixed Brigade
41st PkB "River" Division
RGC 6th Division
RGC 15th Temp Division
2nd Infantry Mortar Battalion
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Test 5 ALPHA 3 Feb 42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 03, 42
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Sub attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 106,127
Japanese Ships
AKL Kuraido Maru
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
Captain of SS Porpoise elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Sub attack near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 69,92
Japanese Ships
xAK Shinko Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
SS RNN KXVI launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Shinko Maru
RNN KXVI diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Chittagong [NE Ind] at 54,41
Japanese Ships
SS I-57
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 7
xAKL Chittagong 7 is sighted by SS I-57
SS I-57 launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Chittagong 7
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Sub attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 108,62
Japanese Ships
PB JMM Fukuoka 116
PB JMM Niigata 116
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at PB JMM Fukuoka 116
Perch diving deep ....
PB JMM Niigata 116 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Cebu [Cebu] at 80,86
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
DD Michishio
DD Arashio
Allied Ships
SS Salmon, hits 1
SS Salmon is sighted by escort
Salmon bottoming out ....
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,86
Japanese Ships
DM Shirayuki
DM Fubuki
DM Usugumo
Allied Ships
SS Seal, hits 1
SS Seal launches 4 torpedoes at DM Shirayuki
Seal bottoming out ....
DM Shirayuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Usugumo attacking submerged sub ....
DM Usugumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Usugumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Usugumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Tavoy [Rubber&Teak] at 53,58
Japanese Ships
AKL Yamura Maru, Shell hits 22, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty, hits 7
AKL Yamura Maru is sighted by SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty attacking on the surface
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 1
xAKL Irrawaddy 2
xAKL Irrawaddy 3
xAKL Irrawaddy 4
xAKL Irrawaddy 5
xAKL Irrawaddy 6
xAKL Irrawaddy 7
xAKL Irrawaddy 8
xAKL Irrawaddy 9
xAKL Irrawaddy 10
xAPc IFC Talifoo
xAPc IFC Algunda
xAPc IFC Mayo
xAPc IFC Falam
xAPc IFC Tiddim
xAPc IFC Panthein
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo
xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc CW Cynthia
xAPc IFC Hastings
xAPc IFC Kalay
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 92% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 92% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 149,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher
SS I-68 launches 3 torpedoes
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher attacking submerged sub ....
AM Kingfisher cannot reach attack position over SS I-68
AM Kingfisher cannot reach attack position over SS I-68
AM Kingfisher loses contact with SS I-68
AM Kingfisher cannot establish contact with SS I-68
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Lihir I [Gold] at 108,125
Japanese Ships
xAK Sinkoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
xAK Sinkoku Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Sinkoku Maru
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 1
xAKL Irrawaddy 2
xAKL Irrawaddy 3
xAKL Irrawaddy 4
xAKL Irrawaddy 5
xAKL Irrawaddy 6
xAKL Irrawaddy 7
xAKL Irrawaddy 8
xAKL Irrawaddy 9
xAKL Irrawaddy 10
xAPc IFC Talifoo
xAPc IFC Algunda
xAPc IFC Mayo
xAPc IFC Falam
xAPc IFC Tiddim
xAPc IFC Panthein
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo
xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc CW Cynthia
xAPc IFC Hastings
xAPc IFC Kalay
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bataan [Luzon] at 77,77, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMC Hokoku Maru
xAP Kobe Maru
Allied Ships
PT-46
PT-47
PT-48
PT Q-114
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 25,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
PA Boat Cmdr 4 orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 13,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages PT Q-114 at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages PT Q-114 at 19,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages PT-46 at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Tokara Retto [W Is] at 101,64
Japanese Ships
AP Tatuta Maru
Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
AP Tatuta Maru is sighted by SS Nautilus
SS Nautilus launches 4 torpedoes at AP Tatuta Maru
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 1
xAKL Irrawaddy 2
xAKL Irrawaddy 3
xAKL Irrawaddy 4
xAKL Irrawaddy 5
xAKL Irrawaddy 6
xAKL Irrawaddy 7
xAKL Irrawaddy 8
xAKL Irrawaddy 9
xAKL Irrawaddy 10
xAPc IFC Talifoo
xAPc IFC Algunda
xAPc IFC Mayo
xAPc IFC Falam
xAPc IFC Tiddim
xAPc IFC Panthein
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo
xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc CW Cynthia
xAPc IFC Hastings
xAPc IFC Kalay
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Tahiti Nui & T.Iti at 173,177
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
AP Hugh L. Scott, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
AP Hugh L. Scott is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 6 torpedoes at AP Hugh L. Scott
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,110
Japanese Ships
PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Tama Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Cachalot
SS Cachalot is located by PB Toshi Maru #3
Cachalot diving deep ....
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Mutsuki
CL Jintsu
xAK Toshikawa Maru
xAK Kurogane Maru
APD IJA Numakaze
APD IJA Kamikaze
Allied Ships
SS Pompano, hits 1
SS Pompano launches 4 torpedoes at APD IJA Mutsuki
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Kamikaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Palmyra [Line Is] at 171,133
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor
SS I-21 launches 6 torpedoes
I-21 diving deep ....
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 2 damaged
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 72 minutes
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 4 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 61st DrB "Brigade" Division ...
Also attacking 9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team ...
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Morning Air attack on IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on CMF Plover 39th+ Battalion, at 98,129 (Kokoda [Papua])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
G4M1 Betty TB x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on CMF Plover 39th+ Battalion, at 98,129 (Kokoda [Papua])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 5 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
TK California Standard, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
TK California Standard is sighted by SS I-68
SS I-68 launches 3 torpedoes at TK California Standard
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Submarine attack near Tahiti Nui & T.Iti at 173,177
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
AG Julia Luckenbach
AG Julia Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 6 torpedoes at AG Julia Luckenbach
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 28802 troops, 348 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 786
Defending force 6231 troops, 111 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 149
Japanese adjusted assault: 524
Allied adjusted defense: 305
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
192 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
216 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
31st PkB "Furious" Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 44th Brigade
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 16th Brigade
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7806 troops, 114 guns, 71 vehicles, Assault Value = 301
Defending force 1232 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 35
Japanese adjusted assault: 266
Allied adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Assaulting units:
Guards Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 29th Battalion
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 83838 troops, 1407 guns, 1701 vehicles, Assault Value = 2297
Defending force 27935 troops, 417 guns, 326 vehicles, Assault Value = 458
Japanese adjusted assault: 1459
Allied adjusted defense: 2105
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
2009 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 93 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 166 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 20 disabled
Guns lost 74 (1 destroyed, 73 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (2 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
965 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 67 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 27 (5 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Vehicles lost 19 (1 destroyed, 18 disabled)
Assaulting units:
116th DrB "Storm" Division
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
Imperial Guards Division
15th Assault Engineer Regiment
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
25th Army
18th 10cmGun Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
RN 112th Base Force
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
NZ 24th Pioneer Coy
CW Singapore Fortress
BA 2nd Loyal Battalion
CW Malay 1st Battalion
CW Malayan Air Wing
CW Malay 2nd Battalion
AIF 27th Brigade
AIF 22nd Brigade
CW Singapore Base Force
CW SSVF Brigade
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
RN 109th Base Force
RAF 113th Light Base Force
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
CW 2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
RN Eastern Fleet
RAF 226 Group
IA 1st Heavy AA Regiment
RAF Far East Cmd
BA Malaya Army
IA 22nd Mountain Gun Regiment
IA III Corps
BA 1st Manchester Battalion
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
ABDA
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5742 troops, 86 guns, 90 vehicles, Assault Value = 149
Defending force 2010 troops, 51 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Japanese adjusted assault: 89
Allied adjusted defense: 121
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Bandasan SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
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Ground combat at Kokoda [Papua] (98,129)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5304 troops, 64 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 160
Defending force 1336 troops, 26 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Japanese adjusted assault: 124
Allied adjusted defense: 163
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
Defending units:
CMF Plover 39th+ Battalion
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Ground combat at Salamaua [NE NG] (98,127)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1386 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 42
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 11
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Salamaua [NE NG] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Saipan 1&2 Cmb SNLF
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Ground combat at Kunning [E Burma] (60,49)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1806 troops, 32 guns, 175 vehicles, Assault Value = 76
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 19
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kunning [E Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), morale(-)
Assaulting units:
RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1577 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Defending force 5652 troops, 86 guns, 90 vehicles, Assault Value = 140
Assaulting units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
Defending units:
Bandasan SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
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Sub attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 106,127
Japanese Ships
AKL Kuraido Maru
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
Captain of SS Porpoise elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Sub attack near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 69,92
Japanese Ships
xAK Shinko Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
SS RNN KXVI launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Shinko Maru
RNN KXVI diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Chittagong [NE Ind] at 54,41
Japanese Ships
SS I-57
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 7
xAKL Chittagong 7 is sighted by SS I-57
SS I-57 launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Chittagong 7
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Sub attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 108,62
Japanese Ships
PB JMM Fukuoka 116
PB JMM Niigata 116
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at PB JMM Fukuoka 116
Perch diving deep ....
PB JMM Niigata 116 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Cebu [Cebu] at 80,86
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
DD Michishio
DD Arashio
Allied Ships
SS Salmon, hits 1
SS Salmon is sighted by escort
Salmon bottoming out ....
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,86
Japanese Ships
DM Shirayuki
DM Fubuki
DM Usugumo
Allied Ships
SS Seal, hits 1
SS Seal launches 4 torpedoes at DM Shirayuki
Seal bottoming out ....
DM Shirayuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Usugumo attacking submerged sub ....
DM Usugumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Usugumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Usugumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Usugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Tavoy [Rubber&Teak] at 53,58
Japanese Ships
AKL Yamura Maru, Shell hits 22, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty, hits 7
AKL Yamura Maru is sighted by SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty attacking on the surface
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 1
xAKL Irrawaddy 2
xAKL Irrawaddy 3
xAKL Irrawaddy 4
xAKL Irrawaddy 5
xAKL Irrawaddy 6
xAKL Irrawaddy 7
xAKL Irrawaddy 8
xAKL Irrawaddy 9
xAKL Irrawaddy 10
xAPc IFC Talifoo
xAPc IFC Algunda
xAPc IFC Mayo
xAPc IFC Falam
xAPc IFC Tiddim
xAPc IFC Panthein
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo
xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc CW Cynthia
xAPc IFC Hastings
xAPc IFC Kalay
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 92% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 92% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 149,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher
SS I-68 launches 3 torpedoes
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher attacking submerged sub ....
AM Kingfisher cannot reach attack position over SS I-68
AM Kingfisher cannot reach attack position over SS I-68
AM Kingfisher loses contact with SS I-68
AM Kingfisher cannot establish contact with SS I-68
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Lihir I [Gold] at 108,125
Japanese Ships
xAK Sinkoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
xAK Sinkoku Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Sinkoku Maru
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 1
xAKL Irrawaddy 2
xAKL Irrawaddy 3
xAKL Irrawaddy 4
xAKL Irrawaddy 5
xAKL Irrawaddy 6
xAKL Irrawaddy 7
xAKL Irrawaddy 8
xAKL Irrawaddy 9
xAKL Irrawaddy 10
xAPc IFC Talifoo
xAPc IFC Algunda
xAPc IFC Mayo
xAPc IFC Falam
xAPc IFC Tiddim
xAPc IFC Panthein
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo
xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc CW Cynthia
xAPc IFC Hastings
xAPc IFC Kalay
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bataan [Luzon] at 77,77, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMC Hokoku Maru
xAP Kobe Maru
Allied Ships
PT-46
PT-47
PT-48
PT Q-114
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 25,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
PA Boat Cmdr 4 orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 13,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages PT Q-114 at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages PT Q-114 at 19,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages PT-46 at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Tokara Retto [W Is] at 101,64
Japanese Ships
AP Tatuta Maru
Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
AP Tatuta Maru is sighted by SS Nautilus
SS Nautilus launches 4 torpedoes at AP Tatuta Maru
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 57,45, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 1
xAKL Irrawaddy 2
xAKL Irrawaddy 3
xAKL Irrawaddy 4
xAKL Irrawaddy 5
xAKL Irrawaddy 6
xAKL Irrawaddy 7
xAKL Irrawaddy 8
xAKL Irrawaddy 9
xAKL Irrawaddy 10
xAPc IFC Talifoo
xAPc IFC Algunda
xAPc IFC Mayo
xAPc IFC Falam
xAPc IFC Tiddim
xAPc IFC Panthein
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo
xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc CW Cynthia
xAPc IFC Hastings
xAPc IFC Kalay
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Tahiti Nui & T.Iti at 173,177
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
AP Hugh L. Scott, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
AP Hugh L. Scott is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 6 torpedoes at AP Hugh L. Scott
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,110
Japanese Ships
PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Tama Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Cachalot
SS Cachalot is located by PB Toshi Maru #3
Cachalot diving deep ....
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Mutsuki
CL Jintsu
xAK Toshikawa Maru
xAK Kurogane Maru
APD IJA Numakaze
APD IJA Kamikaze
Allied Ships
SS Pompano, hits 1
SS Pompano launches 4 torpedoes at APD IJA Mutsuki
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Kamikaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Palmyra [Line Is] at 171,133
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor
SS I-21 launches 6 torpedoes
I-21 diving deep ....
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Ba [Fiji] , at 131,159
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 2 damaged
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 72 minutes
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 4 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 61st DrB "Brigade" Division ...
Also attacking 9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team ...
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Morning Air attack on IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on CMF Plover 39th+ Battalion, at 98,129 (Kokoda [Papua])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
G4M1 Betty TB x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on CMF Plover 39th+ Battalion, at 98,129 (Kokoda [Papua])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 5 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
TK California Standard, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
TK California Standard is sighted by SS I-68
SS I-68 launches 3 torpedoes at TK California Standard
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Submarine attack near Tahiti Nui & T.Iti at 173,177
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
AG Julia Luckenbach
AG Julia Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 6 torpedoes at AG Julia Luckenbach
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 28802 troops, 348 guns, 63 vehicles, Assault Value = 786
Defending force 6231 troops, 111 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 149
Japanese adjusted assault: 524
Allied adjusted defense: 305
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
192 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
216 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
31st PkB "Furious" Division
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 44th Brigade
RAF 104th Base Force
IA 16th Brigade
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7806 troops, 114 guns, 71 vehicles, Assault Value = 301
Defending force 1232 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 35
Japanese adjusted assault: 266
Allied adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Assaulting units:
Guards Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 29th Battalion
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 83838 troops, 1407 guns, 1701 vehicles, Assault Value = 2297
Defending force 27935 troops, 417 guns, 326 vehicles, Assault Value = 458
Japanese adjusted assault: 1459
Allied adjusted defense: 2105
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
2009 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 93 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 166 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 20 disabled
Guns lost 74 (1 destroyed, 73 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (2 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
965 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 67 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 27 (5 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Vehicles lost 19 (1 destroyed, 18 disabled)
Assaulting units:
116th DrB "Storm" Division
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
Imperial Guards Division
15th Assault Engineer Regiment
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
25th Army
18th 10cmGun Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
RN 112th Base Force
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
NZ 24th Pioneer Coy
CW Singapore Fortress
BA 2nd Loyal Battalion
CW Malay 1st Battalion
CW Malayan Air Wing
CW Malay 2nd Battalion
AIF 27th Brigade
AIF 22nd Brigade
CW Singapore Base Force
CW SSVF Brigade
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
RN 109th Base Force
RAF 113th Light Base Force
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
CW 2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
RN Eastern Fleet
RAF 226 Group
IA 1st Heavy AA Regiment
RAF Far East Cmd
BA Malaya Army
IA 22nd Mountain Gun Regiment
IA III Corps
BA 1st Manchester Battalion
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
ABDA
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5742 troops, 86 guns, 90 vehicles, Assault Value = 149
Defending force 2010 troops, 51 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Japanese adjusted assault: 89
Allied adjusted defense: 121
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Bandasan SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
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Ground combat at Kokoda [Papua] (98,129)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5304 troops, 64 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 160
Defending force 1336 troops, 26 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Japanese adjusted assault: 124
Allied adjusted defense: 163
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
Defending units:
CMF Plover 39th+ Battalion
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Ground combat at Salamaua [NE NG] (98,127)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1386 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 42
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 11
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Salamaua [NE NG] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Saipan 1&2 Cmb SNLF
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Ground combat at Kunning [E Burma] (60,49)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1806 troops, 32 guns, 175 vehicles, Assault Value = 76
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 19
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kunning [E Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), morale(-)
Assaulting units:
RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1577 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Defending force 5652 troops, 86 guns, 90 vehicles, Assault Value = 140
Assaulting units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
Defending units:
Bandasan SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 13, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 1
ACM ROC Hong Kong 5
ACM ROC Hong Kong 13, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Hong Kong 26
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 7, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 8, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 20, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
ACM ROC Nan Hai 20, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 14% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 14% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 10,000 yards
ACM ROC Nan Hai 20 sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 10,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA fires at ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 20 at 10,000 yards
ACM ROC Hong Kong 13 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 20 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 7 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 8 sunk by CA IJA Asama at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 13 sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55, Range 4,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15, Shell hits 1
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 18, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Reduced sighting due to 14% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 14% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 18 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 4,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CA IJA Tokiwa CM engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 3,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA IJA Tokiwa CM engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 10,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 12,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,86
Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS Skipjack
SS Skipjack is sighted by escort
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,110
Japanese Ships
PB Kashiwa Maru
PB Hitora Maru
PB Daitei Maru
PB Genmei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
Captain of SS Tarpon elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Tarpon diving deep ....
PB Daitei Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65 , hits 1
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 310
SS I-65 is sighted by escort
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 attacking submerged sub ....
ML RN No. 310 cannot reach attack position over SS I-65
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Billiton/Tin&Spices at 51,93
Japanese Ships
SS I-122
Allied Ships
TK UK Francol
SS I-122 launches 4 torpedoes at TK UK Francol
I-122 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 1, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Hong Kong 5
ACM ROC Hong Kong 26, Shell hits 1
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages ACM ROC Hong Kong 26 at 3,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 1 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 3,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
C-60 Loadstar XPT: 3 damaged
C-60 Loadstar XPT: 1 destroyed on ground
CNAC DC-3 XPT: 2 damaged
CAF H81-A3 Tomahawk: 1 destroyed on ground
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Asama
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9
CA IJA Tokiwa CM firing at Liu Chow [Pearl R]
CA IJA Iwate CA firing at NRA 6th Heavy Corps
CA IJA Asama firing at NRA 6th Heavy Corps
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Pre-Invasion action off Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
58 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Kitano Maru
xAP Atsuta Maru
AMC Kongo Maru
AMC Aikoku Maru
xAP Kitano Maru firing at PA 31st Infantry Division
xAP Kitano Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Atsuta Maru fired at enemy troops
AMC Kongo Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
TF 504 troops unloading over beach at Iba [Luzon], 78,75
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
12 troops of a IJA A 3xLMG MotSq lost overboard during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /5
Type 98 Halftrack damaged beyond repair during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /6
Type 98 Halftrack lost in surf during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /8
Type 98 Halftrack dropped into water during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /10
Type 98 Halftrack lost from landing craft during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /11
Type 98 Halftrack damaged beyond repair during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /11
Tp97 Chi Ha MedTk lost in surf during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /12
Type 98 Halftrack accidentally lost during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /12
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
PB Hagoromo Maru
PB Takunan Maru #10
Allied Ships
SS Narwhal
SS Narwhal is located by PB Hagoromo Maru
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Singaraja [Bali] at 59,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
xAKL NEI 1st Barge Group
xAKL NEI 1st Barge Group is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
xAK FF Lorrain, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAK FF Lorrain is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 attacking on the surface
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Morning Air attack on PA 101st Infantry Regiment, at 79,91 (Davao [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 9
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
Ki-38 Nick x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 20000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
Ki-44 I Tojo x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on PA 101st Infantry Regiment, at 79,91 (Davao [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty TB x 42
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
39 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 4th Base Force ...
Also attacking PA 101st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 101st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 101st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 101st Infantry Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 35
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 11
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 25
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
Ki-38 Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-38 Nick bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 12
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 2
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
27 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 24
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 7
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking CMF C Coy/NG Rifles ...
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 54
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 35
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
27 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
27 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 35
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-38 Nick bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 5
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 5
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 50,78 (Temuloh [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 86
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 29
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 50,78 (Temuloh [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 14
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-30 Ann LB x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann LB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 20
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 19
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
84 Chu/21 Sen(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 52nd Pack B "Oak" Division ...
Also attacking III./90th Infantry Battalion ...
Also attacking 15th Army ...
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 9
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 16
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 51st Naval Guard Unit, at 131,160 (Nadi [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 10
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 4 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
PB Kaito Maru
PB Ryuto Maru
PB Fukkai Maru
Allied Ships
SS Dolphin
SS Dolphin is sighted by escort
PB Ryuto Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ryuto Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at 89,47 (near K'uai Tieh [EChina])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 14514 troops, 473 guns, 1127 vehicles, Assault Value = 426
Defending force 9312 troops, 129 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 194
Japanese adjusted assault: 360
Allied adjusted defense: 55
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3407 casualties reported
Squads: 130 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 77 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 18 (16 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 5
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st Tank "Taku" Division
Defending units:
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 48th Corps
NRA 12th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division
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Ground combat at Davao [Mindinao] (79,91)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 19905 troops, 354 guns, 652 vehicles, Assault Value = 788
Defending force 4220 troops, 34 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 123
Japanese adjusted assault: 491
Allied adjusted defense: 73
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Davao [Mindinao] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Units pursuing 1
Allied ground losses:
1471 casualties reported
Squads: 41 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 105 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (4 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 15 (15 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 8
Units destroyed 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
33rd Pack B "Bow" Division
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
1st Mxd ArtyMortar Battalion
16th Army
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 81st(-) Infantry Div /1
PA 103rd Infantry Regiment
PA 4th Base Force
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 101st Infantry Regiment
PA 102nd Infantry Regiment
USAAFE 803rd EAB /1
PA III Corps
USAAF Far East AF /1
USAAF Cagayan Base Force /2
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 57120 troops, 956 guns, 849 vehicles, Assault Value = 2085
Defending force 17187 troops, 203 guns, 481 vehicles, Assault Value = 361
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
20th DrA "Morning" Division
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
2nd Ind Gun Co
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
21st DrB "Attack" Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
RGC 2nd Marine"Rgt" Battalion
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Rgt /1
Defending units:
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 91st Infantry Division
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
194th Tank Battalion
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PA I Corps
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
PS 14th Engr Rgt /1
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 81612 troops, 864 guns, 132 vehicles, Assault Value = 2039
Defending force 43687 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1427
Assaulting units:
RGC 23rd Route Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 4th Division
RGC 24th Route Division
RGC 19th Temp Division
RGC 28th Route Division
116th DrB "Storm" Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
Hopei 49th Corps
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at 93,39 (near Paoting [NE China])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 14010 troops, 216 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 426
Defending force 299 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 382
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 382 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
406 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 38 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
8th Draft A Mtn Division
Defending units:
PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion
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Ground combat at Noumea [Nickel] (115,160)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4905 troops, 54 guns, 51 vehicles, Assault Value = 163
Defending force 3989 troops, 64 guns, 29 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
Japanese adjusted assault: 69
Allied adjusted defense: 232
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
140 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
Defending units:
NZ 23rd Pioneer Coy
NZ 1st Southland Battalion
CMF Robin+2/3 Coy
NZ 2nd Brigade
FF Noumea Detachmnt
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3159 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 106
Defending force 10402 troops, 423 guns, 598 vehicles, Assault Value = 532
Assaulting units:
PA 31st Infantry Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
Defending units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
3rd Tank "Taki" Div /4
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
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Ground combat at Papuri [Burma] (57,51)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 861 troops, 10 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 36
Defending force 1426 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36
Allied adjusted assault: 16
Japanese adjusted defense: 31
Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 13, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 1
ACM ROC Hong Kong 5
ACM ROC Hong Kong 13, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Hong Kong 26
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 7, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 8, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 20, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
ACM ROC Nan Hai 20, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 14% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 14% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 10,000 yards
ACM ROC Nan Hai 20 sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 10,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA fires at ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 20 at 10,000 yards
ACM ROC Hong Kong 13 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 20 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 7 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 8 sunk by CA IJA Asama at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 13 sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55, Range 4,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15, Shell hits 1
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 18, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Reduced sighting due to 14% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 14% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 18 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 4,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CA IJA Tokiwa CM engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 3,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA IJA Tokiwa CM engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 10,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 12,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15 at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,86
Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS Skipjack
SS Skipjack is sighted by escort
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,110
Japanese Ships
PB Kashiwa Maru
PB Hitora Maru
PB Daitei Maru
PB Genmei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
Captain of SS Tarpon elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Tarpon diving deep ....
PB Daitei Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65 , hits 1
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 310
SS I-65 is sighted by escort
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 attacking submerged sub ....
ML RN No. 310 cannot reach attack position over SS I-65
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Billiton/Tin&Spices at 51,93
Japanese Ships
SS I-122
Allied Ships
TK UK Francol
SS I-122 launches 4 torpedoes at TK UK Francol
I-122 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 1, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
ACM ROC Hong Kong 5
ACM ROC Hong Kong 26, Shell hits 1
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages ACM ROC Hong Kong 26 at 3,000 yards
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 1 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 3,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
C-60 Loadstar XPT: 3 damaged
C-60 Loadstar XPT: 1 destroyed on ground
CNAC DC-3 XPT: 2 damaged
CAF H81-A3 Tomahawk: 1 destroyed on ground
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Asama
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9
CA IJA Tokiwa CM firing at Liu Chow [Pearl R]
CA IJA Iwate CA firing at NRA 6th Heavy Corps
CA IJA Asama firing at NRA 6th Heavy Corps
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Pre-Invasion action off Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
58 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Kitano Maru
xAP Atsuta Maru
AMC Kongo Maru
AMC Aikoku Maru
xAP Kitano Maru firing at PA 31st Infantry Division
xAP Kitano Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Atsuta Maru fired at enemy troops
AMC Kongo Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
TF 504 troops unloading over beach at Iba [Luzon], 78,75
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
12 troops of a IJA A 3xLMG MotSq lost overboard during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /5
Type 98 Halftrack damaged beyond repair during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /6
Type 98 Halftrack lost in surf during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /8
Type 98 Halftrack dropped into water during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /10
Type 98 Halftrack lost from landing craft during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /11
Type 98 Halftrack damaged beyond repair during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /11
Tp97 Chi Ha MedTk lost in surf during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /12
Type 98 Halftrack accidentally lost during unload of 3rd Tank "Taki" Div /12
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
PB Hagoromo Maru
PB Takunan Maru #10
Allied Ships
SS Narwhal
SS Narwhal is located by PB Hagoromo Maru
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Singaraja [Bali] at 59,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
xAKL NEI 1st Barge Group
xAKL NEI 1st Barge Group is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
xAK FF Lorrain, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAK FF Lorrain is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 attacking on the surface
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Morning Air attack on PA 101st Infantry Regiment, at 79,91 (Davao [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 9
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
Ki-38 Nick x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 20000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
Ki-44 I Tojo x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on PA 101st Infantry Regiment, at 79,91 (Davao [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty TB x 42
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
39 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 4th Base Force ...
Also attacking PA 101st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 101st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 101st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 102nd Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking PA 101st Infantry Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 35
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 11
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Davao [Mindinao] , at 79,91
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 25
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
Ki-38 Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-38 Nick bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 12
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 2
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
27 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 24
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 7
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking CMF C Coy/NG Rifles ...
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 54
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 35
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
27 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
27 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 35
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-38 Nick bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 5
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 5
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 50,78 (Temuloh [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 86
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 29
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 50,78 (Temuloh [Malaya])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,39 , near Paoting [NE China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 14
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-30 Ann LB x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann LB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 89,47 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Moulmein [S Burma] , at 55,55
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 20
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 19
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
84 Chu/21 Sen(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 52nd Pack B "Oak" Division ...
Also attacking III./90th Infantry Battalion ...
Also attacking 15th Army ...
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 9
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 16
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 51st Naval Guard Unit, at 131,160 (Nadi [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 10
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 4 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
PB Kaito Maru
PB Ryuto Maru
PB Fukkai Maru
Allied Ships
SS Dolphin
SS Dolphin is sighted by escort
PB Ryuto Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ryuto Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at 89,47 (near K'uai Tieh [EChina])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 14514 troops, 473 guns, 1127 vehicles, Assault Value = 426
Defending force 9312 troops, 129 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 194
Japanese adjusted assault: 360
Allied adjusted defense: 55
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3407 casualties reported
Squads: 130 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 77 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 18 (16 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 5
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st Tank "Taku" Division
Defending units:
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 48th Corps
NRA 12th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division
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Ground combat at Davao [Mindinao] (79,91)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 19905 troops, 354 guns, 652 vehicles, Assault Value = 788
Defending force 4220 troops, 34 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 123
Japanese adjusted assault: 491
Allied adjusted defense: 73
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Davao [Mindinao] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Units pursuing 1
Allied ground losses:
1471 casualties reported
Squads: 41 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 105 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (4 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 15 (15 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 8
Units destroyed 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
33rd Pack B "Bow" Division
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
1st Mxd ArtyMortar Battalion
16th Army
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 81st(-) Infantry Div /1
PA 103rd Infantry Regiment
PA 4th Base Force
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 101st Infantry Regiment
PA 102nd Infantry Regiment
USAAFE 803rd EAB /1
PA III Corps
USAAF Far East AF /1
USAAF Cagayan Base Force /2
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 57120 troops, 956 guns, 849 vehicles, Assault Value = 2085
Defending force 17187 troops, 203 guns, 481 vehicles, Assault Value = 361
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
20th DrA "Morning" Division
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
2nd Ind Gun Co
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
21st DrB "Attack" Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
RGC 2nd Marine"Rgt" Battalion
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Rgt /1
Defending units:
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 91st Infantry Division
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
194th Tank Battalion
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
PA I Corps
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
PS 14th Engr Rgt /1
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 81612 troops, 864 guns, 132 vehicles, Assault Value = 2039
Defending force 43687 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1427
Assaulting units:
RGC 23rd Route Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 4th Division
RGC 24th Route Division
RGC 19th Temp Division
RGC 28th Route Division
116th DrB "Storm" Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
Hopei 49th Corps
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at 93,39 (near Paoting [NE China])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 14010 troops, 216 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 426
Defending force 299 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 382
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 382 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
406 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 38 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
8th Draft A Mtn Division
Defending units:
PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion
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Ground combat at Noumea [Nickel] (115,160)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4905 troops, 54 guns, 51 vehicles, Assault Value = 163
Defending force 3989 troops, 64 guns, 29 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
Japanese adjusted assault: 69
Allied adjusted defense: 232
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
140 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
Defending units:
NZ 23rd Pioneer Coy
NZ 1st Southland Battalion
CMF Robin+2/3 Coy
NZ 2nd Brigade
FF Noumea Detachmnt
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3159 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 106
Defending force 10402 troops, 423 guns, 598 vehicles, Assault Value = 532
Assaulting units:
PA 31st Infantry Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
Defending units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
3rd Tank "Taki" Div /4
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
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Ground combat at Papuri [Burma] (57,51)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 861 troops, 10 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 36
Defending force 1426 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36
Allied adjusted assault: 16
Japanese adjusted defense: 31
Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 05, 42
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Amphibious Assault at Lata [Santa Cruz]] (120,143)
TF 9 troops unloading over beach at Lata [Santa Cruz]], 120,143
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ASW attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 108,62
Japanese Ships
PB JMM Fukuoka 112
PB JMM Niigata 116
PB JMM Fukuoka 116
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at PB JMM Fukuoka 112
Perch diving deep ....
PB JMM Niigata 116 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Kasumi
CL Kuma
CL Kinugasa
DD Arare
DD Ushio
DD Sazanami
DD Amagiri
DD Hatsushima
Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish, hits 1
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kasumi
Cuttlefish bottoming out ....
DD Ushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Amagiri is out of ASW ammo
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Hamamatsu [C Hon] at 110,64
Japanese Ships
xAP Atsuta Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
xAP Atsuta Maru is sighted by SS Argonaut
SS Argonaut launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Cebu [Cebu] at 80,86
Japanese Ships
AM W-9
AM W-12
AM W-11
Allied Ships
SS Salmon
SS Salmon is sighted by escort
Salmon bottoming out ....
AM W-12 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Cebu [Cebu] at 80,86
Japanese Ships
AM W-12
AM W-9
AM W-11
Allied Ships
SS Salmon
SS Salmon is located by AM W-12
Salmon bottoming out ....
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-12 attacking submerged sub ....
AM W-12 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-12 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-12 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Siargao I [E Is] (82,88)
TF 597 troops unloading over beach at Siargao I [E Is], 82,88
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
56 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Busho Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
DM Hatsuyuki
DD Asakaze
SC Ch 19
SC Ch 4
xAK Nichiran Maru
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Busho Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Asakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Busho Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Asakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Busho Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Asakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
SC Ch 19 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 4 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 685 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
60 troops of a 60xBearer Section lost overboard during unload of 13th Garrison Bde
11 troops of a IJA T38 Rfl Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 13th Garrison Bde /3
11 troops of a IJA T38 Rfl Squad lost overboard during unload of 13th Garrison Bde /3
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF
11 troops of a IJA T38 Rfl Squad accidentally lost during unload of 13th Garrison Bde /4
3 troops of a SNLF T3 HMG Team lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF /2
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF /2
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF /3
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Busho Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Asakaze
xAK Kokai Maru, Shell hits 1
DMS Ishinui
SC Ch 19
SC Ch 4
xAK Nichiran Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
DM Hatsuyuki
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Busho Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Asakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Kokai Maru at 8,000 yards
DMS Ishinui firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
SC Ch 19 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 4 fired at enemy troops
KNIL 120mm CD Gun battery firing at xAK Nichiran Maru
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ASW attack near Yasawa Is [Fiji] at 130,158
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma, Torpedo hits 1
APD IJA Mikazuki
xAK Seiwa Maru
APD IJA Yukaze
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna launches 4 torpedoes at CL Abukuma
Tuna diving deep ....
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Hamamatsu [C Hon] at 111,62
Japanese Ships
xAKL Taisoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS Perch
xAKL Taisoku Maru is sighted by SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes
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Day Time Surface Combat at 58,46, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
AVD HTMS Tachin
AVD HTMS Meklong
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 1, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 2
xAKL Irrawaddy 3, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 4, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 5, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 6, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 7
xAKL Irrawaddy 8, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 9
xAKL Irrawaddy 10
xAPc IFC Talifoo, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Algunda, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Mayo, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
xAPc IFC Falam, Shell hits 1
xAPc IFC Tiddim
xAPc IFC Panthein, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc CW Cynthia, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Hastings, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Kalay, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Hastings sunk by CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Kalay sunk by CL HTMS Ratanakosindra at 5,000 yards
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB engages xAPc IFC Mayo at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Talifoo sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 5,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 6 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 5,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAKL Irrawaddy 4 at 5,000 yards
AVD HTMS Tachin engages xAKL Irrawaddy 4 at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Algunda sunk by CL Oi at 5,000 yards
APD IJA Tachikaze engages xAPc CW Cynthia at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
xAPc CW Cynthia sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Popa at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Panthein at 7,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAPc IFC Mayo at 7,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAKL Irrawaddy 8 at 7,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 5 sunk by CL HTMS Ratanakosindra at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 8 sunk by CL Oi at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 1 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 12,000 yards
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo sunk by CL HTMS Ratanakosindra at 12,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAPc IFC Panthein at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 4 sunk by CL Oi at 12,000 yards
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB engages xAPc IFC Falam at 12,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAPc IFC Mayo at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 3 sunk by CL HTMS Ratanakosindra at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAKL Irrawaddy 9 at 15,000 yards
xAPc IFC Panthein sunk by CL Oi at 15,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc IFC Falam
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAPc IFC Falam at 15,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAPc IFC Mayo at 15,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAKL Irrawaddy 7 at 15,000 yards
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB engages xAKL Irrawaddy 2 at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AK Sakito Maru
Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish
AK Sakito Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
xAP Ukishima Maru
APD IJA Numakaze
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Ukishima Maru
Tuna bottoming out ....
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 54,53 (Rangoon [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 11 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 54,53 (Rangoon [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 10
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 4 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed by flak
Ki-32 Mary : 4 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
G4M1 Betty TB x 71
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
71 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
G4H2 FW-200 Trudy x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4H2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 54,53 (Rangoon [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 12 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed by flak
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 9 damaged
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (2 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
23 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTMC "Chanthaburi" Division, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 10
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 63 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Amphibious Assault at Munda [Solomans] (111,134)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Munda [Solomans], 111,134
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 19
xAK Nichiran Maru
SC Ch 19 fired at enemy troops
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 86882 troops, 1374 guns, 1283 vehicles, Assault Value = 2274
Defending force 21890 troops, 336 guns, 565 vehicles, Assault Value = 525
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2969
Allied adjusted defense: 1216
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Angelus [Clark AAF] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 1 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
3481 casualties reported
Squads: 19 destroyed, 204 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 110 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 49 disabled
Guns lost 67 (1 destroyed, 66 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (2 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
6144 casualties reported
Squads: 149 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 860 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 110 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 39 (30 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 450 (440 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Units retreated 17
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Gun Co
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
71st Pack B "Life" Division
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
15th DrB "Festival" Division
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
IJA 1st ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 21st Infantry Division
194th Tank Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
192nd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
PA 8th Base Force
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA I Corps
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at 97,128 (near Terapo Mission)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 4673 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 130
Defending force 188 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7
Japanese adjusted assault: 218
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 218 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
276 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
144th "Nanyo" (+) Regimental Combat Team
Defending units:
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 780 troops, 30 guns, 82 vehicles, Assault Value = 359
Defending force 1944 troops, 51 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Assaulting units:
13th Garrison Brigade
Sasebo 8th SNLF
Bandasan SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
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Ground combat at Mandalay [C Burma] (59,46)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5579 troops, 45 guns, 499 vehicles, Assault Value = 232
Defending force 693 troops, 6 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Japanese adjusted assault: 99
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 33 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mandalay [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
298 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
Defending units:
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
IA 46th Brigade
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1520 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Defending force 11092 troops, 148 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 359
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
Defending units:
13th Garrison Brigade
Bandasan SNLF
Sasebo 8th SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
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Amphibious Assault at Lata [Santa Cruz]] (120,143)
TF 9 troops unloading over beach at Lata [Santa Cruz]], 120,143
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ASW attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 108,62
Japanese Ships
PB JMM Fukuoka 112
PB JMM Niigata 116
PB JMM Fukuoka 116
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at PB JMM Fukuoka 112
Perch diving deep ....
PB JMM Niigata 116 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Fukuoka 116 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Kasumi
CL Kuma
CL Kinugasa
DD Arare
DD Ushio
DD Sazanami
DD Amagiri
DD Hatsushima
Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish, hits 1
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kasumi
Cuttlefish bottoming out ....
DD Ushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Amagiri is out of ASW ammo
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Hamamatsu [C Hon] at 110,64
Japanese Ships
xAP Atsuta Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
xAP Atsuta Maru is sighted by SS Argonaut
SS Argonaut launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Cebu [Cebu] at 80,86
Japanese Ships
AM W-9
AM W-12
AM W-11
Allied Ships
SS Salmon
SS Salmon is sighted by escort
Salmon bottoming out ....
AM W-12 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Cebu [Cebu] at 80,86
Japanese Ships
AM W-12
AM W-9
AM W-11
Allied Ships
SS Salmon
SS Salmon is located by AM W-12
Salmon bottoming out ....
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-11 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-12 attacking submerged sub ....
AM W-12 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-12 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-12 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Siargao I [E Is] (82,88)
TF 597 troops unloading over beach at Siargao I [E Is], 82,88
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
56 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Busho Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
DM Hatsuyuki
DD Asakaze
SC Ch 19
SC Ch 4
xAK Nichiran Maru
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Busho Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Asakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Busho Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Asakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Busho Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Asakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
SC Ch 19 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 4 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 685 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
60 troops of a 60xBearer Section lost overboard during unload of 13th Garrison Bde
11 troops of a IJA T38 Rfl Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 13th Garrison Bde /3
11 troops of a IJA T38 Rfl Squad lost overboard during unload of 13th Garrison Bde /3
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF
11 troops of a IJA T38 Rfl Squad accidentally lost during unload of 13th Garrison Bde /4
3 troops of a SNLF T3 HMG Team lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF /2
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF /2
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF /3
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Busho Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Asakaze
xAK Kokai Maru, Shell hits 1
DMS Ishinui
SC Ch 19
SC Ch 4
xAK Nichiran Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
DM Hatsuyuki
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Busho Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Asakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Kokai Maru at 8,000 yards
DMS Ishinui firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
SC Ch 19 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 4 fired at enemy troops
KNIL 120mm CD Gun battery firing at xAK Nichiran Maru
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ASW attack near Yasawa Is [Fiji] at 130,158
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma, Torpedo hits 1
APD IJA Mikazuki
xAK Seiwa Maru
APD IJA Yukaze
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna launches 4 torpedoes at CL Abukuma
Tuna diving deep ....
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Hamamatsu [C Hon] at 111,62
Japanese Ships
xAKL Taisoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS Perch
xAKL Taisoku Maru is sighted by SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes
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Day Time Surface Combat at 58,46, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
AVD HTMS Tachin
AVD HTMS Meklong
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 1, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 2
xAKL Irrawaddy 3, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 4, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 5, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 6, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 7
xAKL Irrawaddy 8, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 9
xAKL Irrawaddy 10
xAPc IFC Talifoo, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Algunda, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Mayo, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
xAPc IFC Falam, Shell hits 1
xAPc IFC Tiddim
xAPc IFC Panthein, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc CW Cynthia, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Hastings, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Kalay, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Hastings sunk by CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Kalay sunk by CL HTMS Ratanakosindra at 5,000 yards
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB engages xAPc IFC Mayo at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Talifoo sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 5,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 6 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 5,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAKL Irrawaddy 4 at 5,000 yards
AVD HTMS Tachin engages xAKL Irrawaddy 4 at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Algunda sunk by CL Oi at 5,000 yards
APD IJA Tachikaze engages xAPc CW Cynthia at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
xAPc CW Cynthia sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Popa at 7,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAPc IFC Panthein at 7,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAPc IFC Mayo at 7,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAKL Irrawaddy 8 at 7,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 5 sunk by CL HTMS Ratanakosindra at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 8 sunk by CL Oi at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 1 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 12,000 yards
xAPc IFC Shoay Myo sunk by CL HTMS Ratanakosindra at 12,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAPc IFC Panthein at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 4 sunk by CL Oi at 12,000 yards
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB engages xAPc IFC Falam at 12,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAPc IFC Mayo at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 3 sunk by CL HTMS Ratanakosindra at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAKL Irrawaddy 9 at 15,000 yards
xAPc IFC Panthein sunk by CL Oi at 15,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc IFC Falam
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAPc IFC Falam at 15,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAPc IFC Mayo at 15,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAKL Irrawaddy 7 at 15,000 yards
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB engages xAKL Irrawaddy 2 at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
AK Sakito Maru
Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish
AK Sakito Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
xAP Ukishima Maru
APD IJA Numakaze
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Ukishima Maru
Tuna bottoming out ....
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 54,53 (Rangoon [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 11 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 54,53 (Rangoon [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 10
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 4 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed by flak
Ki-32 Mary : 4 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
G4M1 Betty TB x 71
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
71 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
G4H2 FW-200 Trudy x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4H2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 54,53 (Rangoon [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 12 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed by flak
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 9 damaged
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (2 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
23 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTMC "Chanthaburi" Division, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 10
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 63 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 46th Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Amphibious Assault at Munda [Solomans] (111,134)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Munda [Solomans], 111,134
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 19
xAK Nichiran Maru
SC Ch 19 fired at enemy troops
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 86882 troops, 1374 guns, 1283 vehicles, Assault Value = 2274
Defending force 21890 troops, 336 guns, 565 vehicles, Assault Value = 525
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2969
Allied adjusted defense: 1216
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Angelus [Clark AAF] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 1 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
3481 casualties reported
Squads: 19 destroyed, 204 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 110 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 49 disabled
Guns lost 67 (1 destroyed, 66 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (2 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
6144 casualties reported
Squads: 149 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 860 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 110 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 39 (30 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 450 (440 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Units retreated 17
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Gun Co
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
71st Pack B "Life" Division
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
15th DrB "Festival" Division
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
IJA 1st ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 21st Infantry Division
194th Tank Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PS 14th Engineer Regiment
192nd Tank Battalion
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
PA 8th Base Force
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
PA I Corps
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
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Ground combat at 97,128 (near Terapo Mission)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 4673 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 130
Defending force 188 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7
Japanese adjusted assault: 218
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 218 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
276 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
144th "Nanyo" (+) Regimental Combat Team
Defending units:
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 780 troops, 30 guns, 82 vehicles, Assault Value = 359
Defending force 1944 troops, 51 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Assaulting units:
13th Garrison Brigade
Sasebo 8th SNLF
Bandasan SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
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Ground combat at Mandalay [C Burma] (59,46)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5579 troops, 45 guns, 499 vehicles, Assault Value = 232
Defending force 693 troops, 6 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Japanese adjusted assault: 99
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 33 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mandalay [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
298 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
Defending units:
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
IA 46th Brigade
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1520 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Defending force 11092 troops, 148 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 359
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
Defending units:
13th Garrison Brigade
Bandasan SNLF
Sasebo 8th SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
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ASW attack near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 69,92
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
CL Isuzu
CL Sendai
CL Natori
DD Hatsukaze
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
SS RNN KXVI is sighted by escort
CL Natori fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Chittagong [NE Ind] at 54,41
Japanese Ships
SS I-57
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 6
xAKL Chittagong 6 is sighted by SS I-57
Captain of SS I-57 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,109
Japanese Ships
TK Hakko Maru
Allied Ships
SS Gar
TK Hakko Maru is sighted by SS Gar
SS Gar launches 4 torpedoes at TK Hakko Maru
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ASW attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 109,63
Japanese Ships
PB JMM Niigata 110
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 is sighted by escort
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
AVD HTMS Tachin
AVD HTMS Meklong
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 2, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 7, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 9, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 10, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Falam, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Tiddim, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Popa, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 67% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 67% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 7 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Tiddim sunk by CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 9 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 2 sunk by CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB at 2,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAPc IFC Popa at 2,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAKL Irrawaddy 10 at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc IFC Popa sunk by APD IJA Shimakaze at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAPc IFC Falam at 5,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 10 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Falam sunk by APD IJA Tade at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Falam sunk by APD IJA Tade at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 66,84
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu
TB Yakaze
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
SS Snapper launches 4 torpedoes at CL Kinu
Snapper diving deep ....
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
TK Gulfland
TK Gulfhawk
xAK AUS Dilga
DD Dunlap
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
61 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Arizona BB-39, Shell hits 14
BB Colorado BB-45
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CA Chicago CA-29
Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 14
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 2
BB Arizona BB-39 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at BB Arizona BB-39
BB Colorado BB-45 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
CA Chicago CA-29 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
SS I-18 is located by DMS Boggs
I-18 bottoming out ....
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Culion I [LeperCol] (76,80)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Culion I [LeperCol], 76,80
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Bankok M Landg Pty
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85
Japanese Ships
AS HTMS Anthong AS, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
AS HTMS Anthong AS is sighted by SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Mersing [Malaya] at 52,82
Japanese Ships
PB Thai Para Yom
PB Thai Cluan
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIII
SS RNN KXIII is sighted by escort
RNN KXIII bottoming out ....
PB Thai Para Yom fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,85
Japanese Ships
TK Oki Maru
AM W-16
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
SS Snapper launches 4 torpedoes at TK Oki Maru
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-69
Allied Ships
TK Alfred Clegg, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Alfred Clegg is sighted by SS I-69
SS I-69 launches 3 torpedoes at TK Alfred Clegg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 25
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking LVA Tarakan Base Force ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking LVA Tarakan Base Force ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL VII Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty TB x 70
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
68 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-44 I Tojo x 17
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 68,92
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Shoho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Nisshin-1 with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RTMC "Chanthaburi" Division, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
1 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on PA 10 Constabulary Regiment, at 81,89 (Tandag [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 5
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Midway I [Hawaii] , at 158,91
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete FF x 2
Allied aircraft
MC F4F-3 Wildcat x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr x 18
SBD-2 Dauntless x 32
SBD-3 Dauntless x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete FF: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr: 7 damaged
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr: 1 destroyed by flak
SBD-2 Dauntless : 3 damaged
SBD-2 Dauntless : 2 destroyed by flak
SBD-3 Dauntless : 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless : 2 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-2 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-2 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x MC SB2U-3 Vindictr releasing from 4000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x MC SB2U-3 Vindictr releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x MC SB2U-3 Vindictr releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
21st T3 Det A Sho with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Submarine attack near Kume-jima [Fuel] at 93,63
Japanese Ships
xAK Tatsuho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAK Tatsuho Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Tatsuho Maru
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
CL Kinugasa
DD Arare
DD Ushio
DD Sazanami
DD Amagiri
DD Hatsushima
Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish, hits 3
SS Cuttlefish is sighted by escort
Cuttlefish bottoming out ....
DD Ushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Amagiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsushima attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E IMN Hai Wei "DD"
xAKL Ronsan Maru
E IMN Hai Wei "DD" fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 142 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
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Pre-Invasion action off Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AM Bobolink
AM Vireo
AM Penguin
AK Castor
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
AM Bobolink fired at enemy troops
AM Vireo fired at enemy troops
AM Penguin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
TF 620 troops unloading over beach at Midway I [Hawaii], 158,91
Allied ground losses:
236 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 48 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 21 (0 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (0 destroyed, 14 disabled)
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Ground combat at Tandag [Mindinao] (81,89)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8926 troops, 125 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 254
Defending force 811 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20
Japanese adjusted assault: 233
Allied adjusted defense: 10
Japanese assault odds: 23 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandag [Mindinao] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
948 casualties reported
Squads: 55 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 86 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting units:
63rd DrB "Brigade" Division
Defending units:
PA 101st Infantry Regiment
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 4th Base Force
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7765 troops, 114 guns, 71 vehicles, Assault Value = 297
Defending force 1037 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 568
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 113 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
493 casualties reported
Squads: 37 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 100 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 20 (20 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 13 (13 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
Guards Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 29th Battalion
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 51597 troops, 828 guns, 823 vehicles, Assault Value = 1201
Defending force 21711 troops, 399 guns, 559 vehicles, Assault Value = 546
Japanese ground losses:
128 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
Guards Mixed Bde /1
20th Army
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 8th Brigade
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Lata [Santa Cruz]] (120,143)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lata [Santa Cruz]] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Munda [Solomans] (111,134)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 109 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Munda [Solomans] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Hogoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 11122 troops, 148 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 364
Defending force 1880 troops, 51 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 50
Japanese adjusted assault: 425
Allied adjusted defense: 85
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan [Oil/Bor] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
383 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 53 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (6 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 32 (32 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF
Bandasan SNLF
13th Garrison Brigade
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
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Ground combat at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2191 troops, 20 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 135
Defending force 1499 troops, 51 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 57
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
JNAF 24th AF Unit
Defending units:
24th Infantry/A Div /4
34th Combat Engr Rgt /5
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Ground combat at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1499 troops, 51 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 56
Defending force 5658 troops, 137 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 134
Allied adjusted assault: 0
Japanese adjusted defense: 86
Allied assault odds: 1 to 99 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
474 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 30 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 20 (9 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Vehicles lost 11 (2 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Assaulting units:
24th Infantry/A Div /4
34th Combat Engr Rgt /5
Defending units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 24th AF Unit
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ASW attack near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 69,92
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
CL Isuzu
CL Sendai
CL Natori
DD Hatsukaze
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
SS RNN KXVI is sighted by escort
CL Natori fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Chittagong [NE Ind] at 54,41
Japanese Ships
SS I-57
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 6
xAKL Chittagong 6 is sighted by SS I-57
Captain of SS I-57 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,109
Japanese Ships
TK Hakko Maru
Allied Ships
SS Gar
TK Hakko Maru is sighted by SS Gar
SS Gar launches 4 torpedoes at TK Hakko Maru
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ASW attack near Tanabe [Fish] at 109,63
Japanese Ships
PB JMM Niigata 110
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 is sighted by escort
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB JMM Niigata 110 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Monwya [N Burma] at 58,45, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
AVD HTMS Tachin
AVD HTMS Meklong
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 2, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 7, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 9, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 10, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Falam, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Tiddim, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc IFC Popa, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 67% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 67% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 7 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 2,000 yards
xAPc IFC Tiddim sunk by CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 9 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 2,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 2 sunk by CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB at 2,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAPc IFC Popa at 2,000 yards
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra engages xAKL Irrawaddy 10 at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc IFC Popa
xAPc IFC Popa sunk by APD IJA Shimakaze at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia engages xAPc IFC Falam at 5,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 10 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Falam sunk by APD IJA Tade at 5,000 yards
xAPc IFC Falam sunk by APD IJA Tade at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 66,84
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu
TB Yakaze
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
SS Snapper launches 4 torpedoes at CL Kinu
Snapper diving deep ....
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
TK Gulfland
TK Gulfhawk
xAK AUS Dilga
DD Dunlap
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
61 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Arizona BB-39, Shell hits 14
BB Colorado BB-45
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CA Chicago CA-29
Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 14
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 2
BB Arizona BB-39 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at BB Arizona BB-39
BB Colorado BB-45 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
CA Chicago CA-29 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
SS I-18 is located by DMS Boggs
I-18 bottoming out ....
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Culion I [LeperCol] (76,80)
TF 875 troops unloading over beach at Culion I [LeperCol], 76,80
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Bankok M Landg Pty
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85
Japanese Ships
AS HTMS Anthong AS, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
AS HTMS Anthong AS is sighted by SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Mersing [Malaya] at 52,82
Japanese Ships
PB Thai Para Yom
PB Thai Cluan
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIII
SS RNN KXIII is sighted by escort
RNN KXIII bottoming out ....
PB Thai Para Yom fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,85
Japanese Ships
TK Oki Maru
AM W-16
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
SS Snapper launches 4 torpedoes at TK Oki Maru
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-69
Allied Ships
TK Alfred Clegg, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Alfred Clegg is sighted by SS I-69
SS I-69 launches 3 torpedoes at TK Alfred Clegg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 25
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking LVA Tarakan Base Force ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking LVA Tarakan Base Force ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL VII Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty TB x 70
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
68 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-44 I Tojo x 17
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 68,92
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Shoho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Nisshin-1 with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RTMC "Chanthaburi" Division, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
1 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on PA 10 Constabulary Regiment, at 81,89 (Tandag [Mindinao])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 5
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Midway I [Hawaii] , at 158,91
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete FF x 2
Allied aircraft
MC F4F-3 Wildcat x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr x 18
SBD-2 Dauntless x 32
SBD-3 Dauntless x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete FF: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr: 7 damaged
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr: 1 destroyed by flak
SBD-2 Dauntless : 3 damaged
SBD-2 Dauntless : 2 destroyed by flak
SBD-3 Dauntless : 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless : 2 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-2 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-2 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x MC SB2U-3 Vindictr releasing from 4000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x MC SB2U-3 Vindictr releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x MC SB2U-3 Vindictr releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
21st T3 Det A Sho with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Midway I [Hawaii] ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Submarine attack near Kume-jima [Fuel] at 93,63
Japanese Ships
xAK Tatsuho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAK Tatsuho Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Tatsuho Maru
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
CL Kinugasa
DD Arare
DD Ushio
DD Sazanami
DD Amagiri
DD Hatsushima
Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish, hits 3
SS Cuttlefish is sighted by escort
Cuttlefish bottoming out ....
DD Ushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Amagiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsushima attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E IMN Hai Wei "DD"
xAKL Ronsan Maru
E IMN Hai Wei "DD" fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 142 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
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Pre-Invasion action off Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AM Bobolink
AM Vireo
AM Penguin
AK Castor
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
AM Bobolink fired at enemy troops
AM Vireo fired at enemy troops
AM Penguin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
TF 620 troops unloading over beach at Midway I [Hawaii], 158,91
Allied ground losses:
236 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 48 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 21 (0 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (0 destroyed, 14 disabled)
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Ground combat at Tandag [Mindinao] (81,89)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8926 troops, 125 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 254
Defending force 811 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20
Japanese adjusted assault: 233
Allied adjusted defense: 10
Japanese assault odds: 23 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandag [Mindinao] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
948 casualties reported
Squads: 55 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 86 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting units:
63rd DrB "Brigade" Division
Defending units:
PA 101st Infantry Regiment
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 4th Base Force
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7765 troops, 114 guns, 71 vehicles, Assault Value = 297
Defending force 1037 troops, 14 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 568
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 113 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
493 casualties reported
Squads: 37 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 100 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 20 (20 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 13 (13 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
Guards Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
NZ 29th Battalion
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 51597 troops, 828 guns, 823 vehicles, Assault Value = 1201
Defending force 21711 troops, 399 guns, 559 vehicles, Assault Value = 546
Japanese ground losses:
128 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
Guards Mixed Bde /1
20th Army
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 8th Brigade
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 34th Battalion
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Lata [Santa Cruz]] (120,143)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lata [Santa Cruz]] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Munda [Solomans] (111,134)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 109 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Munda [Solomans] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Hogoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 11122 troops, 148 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 364
Defending force 1880 troops, 51 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 50
Japanese adjusted assault: 425
Allied adjusted defense: 85
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan [Oil/Bor] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
383 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 53 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (6 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 32 (32 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF
Bandasan SNLF
13th Garrison Brigade
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
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Ground combat at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2191 troops, 20 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 135
Defending force 1499 troops, 51 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 57
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
JNAF 24th AF Unit
Defending units:
24th Infantry/A Div /4
34th Combat Engr Rgt /5
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Ground combat at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1499 troops, 51 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 56
Defending force 5658 troops, 137 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 134
Allied adjusted assault: 0
Japanese adjusted defense: 86
Allied assault odds: 1 to 99 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
474 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 30 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 20 (9 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Vehicles lost 11 (2 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Assaulting units:
24th Infantry/A Div /4
34th Combat Engr Rgt /5
Defending units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 24th AF Unit
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Test 5 ALPHA: Midway RECAPTURED!!!
Who would have thought it possible? Two battleships torpedoed and the
assault force wiped out by counterattack. Need to issue some medals.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 07, 42
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Invasion Support action off Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AM Bobolink
AM Vireo
AM Penguin
AK Castor
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
AM Bobolink fired at enemy troops
AM Vireo fired at enemy troops
AM Penguin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E IMN Hai Wei "DD"
xAKL Ronsan Maru
E IMN Hai Wei "DD" fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 183 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
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TF 400 encounters mine field at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Ships
DMS Ishinui
15 mines cleared
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 68,92, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
E Heiei Maru #7
E Sozan Maru
E Tatsumiya Maru
E Nako Maru #2
Allied Ships
xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2, Shell hits 2
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 60% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2 at 12,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 12,000 yards
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 12,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 12,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2 at 12,000 yards
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 11,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2 at 10,000 yards
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2 at 10,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 9,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 9,000 yards
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 9,000 yards
E Heiei Maru #7 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 9,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
xAK Okuni Maru, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Tuna, hits 3
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
xAK Okuni Maru is sighted by SS Tuna
SS Tuna attacking on the surface
DeTar, J.L. decides to submerge SS Tuna due to damage
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Cushing
SS I-20 is located by DD Cushing
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-20 eludes ASW attack from DD Cushing
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Ponape [Car Is] at 119,112
Japanese Ships
xAK Kumagawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Trout
xAK Kumagawa Maru is sighted by SS Trout
SS Trout launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kumagawa Maru
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Sub attack near Ponape [Car Is] at 119,112
Japanese Ships
xAK Liverpool Maru
Allied Ships
SS Trout
SS Trout launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Liverpool Maru
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Sub attack near Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
BB Arizona BB-39, Torpedo hits 1
SS I-16 launches 6 torpedoes at BB Arizona BB-39
I-16 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Kanoya & Shibushi at 105,65
Japanese Ships
TK Akatsuki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
TK Akatsuki Maru is sighted by SS Nautilus
SS Nautilus launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-69 , hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-69 is sighted by escort
I-69 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-69 eludes DD Fanning by hugging bottom
DD Fanning cannot establish contact with SS I-69
DD Fanning cannot reach attack position over SS I-69
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
81 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Arizona BB-39, Shell hits 8
BB Colorado BB-45
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CA Chicago CA-29
Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
BB Arizona BB-39 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at BB Arizona BB-39
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at BB Colorado BB-45
BB Colorado BB-45 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CA Chicago CA-29 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Chicago CA-29
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Invasion Support action off Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
49 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
xAK Florence D., Shell hits 2, on fire
AM Bobolink
AM Vireo
AM Penguin
AK Castor
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Florence D. at 14,000 yards
AM Vireo fired at enemy troops
AM Penguin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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TF 400 encounters mine field at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Ships
DMS Ishinui
17 mines cleared
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TF 400 encounters mine field at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Ships
DMS Ishinui
13 mines cleared
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Magwe [Oil] at 57,47, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
CA IJA Asama
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Izumo CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 31, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 32, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 33, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 34, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 35, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 36, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 37, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 38, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 39, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 40, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 40 sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 39 sunk by CA IJA Izumo CA at 12,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia fires at xAKL Irrawaddy 37 at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 36 sunk by CA IJA Izumo CA at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 35 sunk by CA IJA Izumo CA at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 37 sunk by CA IJA Izumo CA at 11,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 38 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 33 sunk by CA IJA Asama at 9,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages xAKL Irrawaddy 31 at 9,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 9,000 yards
APD IJA Tade engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 9,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 9,000 yards
APD IJA Tachikaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA IJA Tokiwa CM collides with CL Oi at 57 , 47
CA IJA Tokiwa CM engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 6,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages xAKL Irrawaddy 31 at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 34 sunk by CA IJA Asama at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Irrawaddy 31
APD IJA Aoi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 31 at 8,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Irrawaddy 31
xAKL Irrawaddy 31 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 32 sunk by APD IJA Tade at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Sub attack near Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
BB Colorado BB-45, Torpedo hits 1
SS I-16 launches 6 torpedoes at BB Colorado BB-45
I-16 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Morning Air attack on 2/1st Ind Coy Det 2 , at 114,137 (Tulagi [Solomans])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty TB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking CMF Heron Force ...
Also attacking 2/1st Ind Coy Det 2 ...
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on LVA Tarakan Base Force, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 66
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
66 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 7
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RTMC "Chanthaburi" Division, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Buna [Papua] , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
5th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 5
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 51st Naval Guard Unit, at 158,91 (Midway I [Hawaii])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Allied aircraft
MC F4F-3 Wildcat x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr x 14
SBD-2 Dauntless x 29
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15
Allied aircraft losses
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr: 4 damaged
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr: 1 destroyed by flak
SBD-2 Dauntless : 1 damaged
SBD-2 Dauntless : 3 destroyed by flak
SBD-3 Dauntless : 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless : 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
12 x SBD-2 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
12 x SBD-2 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
13 x MC SB2U-3 Vindictr bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking JNAF 24th AF Unit ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking JNAF 24th AF Unit ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking JNAF 24th AF Unit ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking JNAF 24th AF Unit ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
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Naval bombardment of Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB California BB-44
BB Pennsylvania BB-38, Shell hits 1
CA Minneapolis CA-36, Shell hits 3
CA Astoria CA-34
CA New Orleans CA-32
Japanese ground losses:
211 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 54
Port hits 23
Port supply hits 4
BB California BB-44 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
BB Pennsylvania BB-38 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at BB Pennsylvania BB-38
CA Minneapolis CA-36 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Minneapolis CA-36
CA Astoria CA-34 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
CA New Orleans CA-32 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
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Pre-Invasion action off Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
67 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
xAK UK Anshun
xAK UK Yochow
xAK UK Yunnan
xAK UK Anshun fired at enemy troops
xAK UK Yochow fired at enemy troops
xAK UK Yunnan fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
TF 555 troops unloading over beach at Midway I [Hawaii], 158,91
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
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Ground combat at San Carlos [Negros] (79,85)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7655 troops, 191 guns, 578 vehicles, Assault Value = 350
Defending force 1381 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 57
Japanese adjusted assault: 342
Allied adjusted defense: 46
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE San Carlos [Negros] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1698 casualties reported
Squads: 83 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 113 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
26th Draft Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 6th Constabulary Regiment
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Ground combat at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4168 troops, 114 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 129
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 24th AF Unit
Defending units:
193rd Tank Bn /1
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Ground combat at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 846 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 276 troops, 3 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Japanese adjusted assault: 14
Allied adjusted defense: 19
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
66th/II Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
CMF Heron Force
AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
2/1st Ind Coy Det 2
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Ground combat at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 0 troops, 0 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 5440 troops, 136 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 129
Assault collapses, attacking force wiped out
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
193rd Tank Bn /1
Defending units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 24th AF Unit
assault force wiped out by counterattack. Need to issue some medals.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 07, 42
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Invasion Support action off Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AM Bobolink
AM Vireo
AM Penguin
AK Castor
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
AM Bobolink fired at enemy troops
AM Vireo fired at enemy troops
AM Penguin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E IMN Hai Wei "DD"
xAKL Ronsan Maru
E IMN Hai Wei "DD" fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 183 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
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TF 400 encounters mine field at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Ships
DMS Ishinui
15 mines cleared
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 68,92, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
E Heiei Maru #7
E Sozan Maru
E Tatsumiya Maru
E Nako Maru #2
Allied Ships
xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2, Shell hits 2
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 60% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2 at 12,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 12,000 yards
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 12,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 12,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2 at 12,000 yards
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 11,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2 at 10,000 yards
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 2 at 10,000 yards
E Tatsumiya Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 9,000 yards
E Nako Maru #2 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 9,000 yards
E Sozan Maru engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 9,000 yards
E Heiei Maru #7 engages xAPc Tarakan Ferry 1 at 9,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Japanese Ships
xAK Okuni Maru, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Tuna, hits 3
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
xAK Okuni Maru is sighted by SS Tuna
SS Tuna attacking on the surface
DeTar, J.L. decides to submerge SS Tuna due to damage
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Cushing
SS I-20 is located by DD Cushing
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-20 eludes ASW attack from DD Cushing
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Ponape [Car Is] at 119,112
Japanese Ships
xAK Kumagawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Trout
xAK Kumagawa Maru is sighted by SS Trout
SS Trout launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kumagawa Maru
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Sub attack near Ponape [Car Is] at 119,112
Japanese Ships
xAK Liverpool Maru
Allied Ships
SS Trout
SS Trout launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Liverpool Maru
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Sub attack near Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
BB Arizona BB-39, Torpedo hits 1
SS I-16 launches 6 torpedoes at BB Arizona BB-39
I-16 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Kanoya & Shibushi at 105,65
Japanese Ships
TK Akatsuki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
TK Akatsuki Maru is sighted by SS Nautilus
SS Nautilus launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-69 , hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-69 is sighted by escort
I-69 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-69 eludes DD Fanning by hugging bottom
DD Fanning cannot establish contact with SS I-69
DD Fanning cannot reach attack position over SS I-69
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
81 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Arizona BB-39, Shell hits 8
BB Colorado BB-45
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CA Chicago CA-29
Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
BB Arizona BB-39 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at BB Arizona BB-39
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at BB Colorado BB-45
BB Colorado BB-45 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CA Chicago CA-29 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Chicago CA-29
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Invasion Support action off Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
49 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
xAK Florence D., Shell hits 2, on fire
AM Bobolink
AM Vireo
AM Penguin
AK Castor
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Florence D. at 14,000 yards
AM Vireo fired at enemy troops
AM Penguin fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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TF 400 encounters mine field at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Ships
DMS Ishinui
17 mines cleared
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TF 400 encounters mine field at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Ships
DMS Ishinui
13 mines cleared
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Magwe [Oil] at 57,47, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
APD IJA Tachikaze
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Tade
CA IJA Asama
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Izumo CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 31, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 32, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 33, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 34, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 35, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 36, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 37, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 38, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 39, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 40, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 40 sunk by CA IJA Tokiwa CM at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 39 sunk by CA IJA Izumo CA at 12,000 yards
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia fires at xAKL Irrawaddy 37 at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 36 sunk by CA IJA Izumo CA at 12,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 35 sunk by CA IJA Izumo CA at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 37 sunk by CA IJA Izumo CA at 11,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 38 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 33 sunk by CA IJA Asama at 9,000 yards
CA IJA Asama engages xAKL Irrawaddy 31 at 9,000 yards
CL Oi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 9,000 yards
APD IJA Tade engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 9,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 9,000 yards
APD IJA Tachikaze engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA IJA Tokiwa CM collides with CL Oi at 57 , 47
CA IJA Tokiwa CM engages xAKL Irrawaddy 34 at 6,000 yards
CA IJA Iwate CA engages xAKL Irrawaddy 31 at 6,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 34 sunk by CA IJA Asama at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Irrawaddy 31
APD IJA Aoi engages xAKL Irrawaddy 31 at 8,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Irrawaddy 31
xAKL Irrawaddy 31 sunk by CA IJA Iwate CA at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 32 sunk by APD IJA Tade at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Sub attack near Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
BB Colorado BB-45, Torpedo hits 1
SS I-16 launches 6 torpedoes at BB Colorado BB-45
I-16 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Morning Air attack on 2/1st Ind Coy Det 2 , at 114,137 (Tulagi [Solomans])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty TB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking CMF Heron Force ...
Also attacking 2/1st Ind Coy Det 2 ...
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on LVA Tarakan Base Force, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 66
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
66 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 7
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on RTMC "Chanthaburi" Division, at 58,47 (Meiktila [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Buna [Papua] , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
5th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 5
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 51st Naval Guard Unit, at 158,91 (Midway I [Hawaii])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Allied aircraft
MC F4F-3 Wildcat x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr x 14
SBD-2 Dauntless x 29
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15
Allied aircraft losses
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr: 4 damaged
MC SB2U-3 Vindictr: 1 destroyed by flak
SBD-2 Dauntless : 1 damaged
SBD-2 Dauntless : 3 destroyed by flak
SBD-3 Dauntless : 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless : 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
12 x SBD-2 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
12 x SBD-2 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
13 x MC SB2U-3 Vindictr bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking JNAF 24th AF Unit ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking JNAF 24th AF Unit ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking JNAF 24th AF Unit ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking JNAF 24th AF Unit ...
Also attacking 51st Naval Guard Unit ...
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Naval bombardment of Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB California BB-44
BB Pennsylvania BB-38, Shell hits 1
CA Minneapolis CA-36, Shell hits 3
CA Astoria CA-34
CA New Orleans CA-32
Japanese ground losses:
211 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 54
Port hits 23
Port supply hits 4
BB California BB-44 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
BB Pennsylvania BB-38 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at BB Pennsylvania BB-38
CA Minneapolis CA-36 firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Minneapolis CA-36
CA Astoria CA-34 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
CA New Orleans CA-32 firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
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Pre-Invasion action off Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
67 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
xAK UK Anshun
xAK UK Yochow
xAK UK Yunnan
xAK UK Anshun fired at enemy troops
xAK UK Yochow fired at enemy troops
xAK UK Yunnan fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
TF 555 troops unloading over beach at Midway I [Hawaii], 158,91
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
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Ground combat at San Carlos [Negros] (79,85)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7655 troops, 191 guns, 578 vehicles, Assault Value = 350
Defending force 1381 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 57
Japanese adjusted assault: 342
Allied adjusted defense: 46
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE San Carlos [Negros] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1698 casualties reported
Squads: 83 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 113 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
26th Draft Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 6th Constabulary Regiment
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Ground combat at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4168 troops, 114 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 129
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 24th AF Unit
Defending units:
193rd Tank Bn /1
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Ground combat at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 846 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 276 troops, 3 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Japanese adjusted assault: 14
Allied adjusted defense: 19
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
66th/II Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
CMF Heron Force
AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
2/1st Ind Coy Det 2
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Ground combat at Midway I [Hawaii] (158,91)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 0 troops, 0 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 5440 troops, 136 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 129
Assault collapses, attacking force wiped out
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
193rd Tank Bn /1
Defending units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 24th AF Unit
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ASW attack near Singapore at 49,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-55
SS I-55 is sighted by escort
I-55 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,109
Japanese Ships
AO Toho Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
AO Toho Maru is sighted by SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 4 torpedoes at AO Toho Maru
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 75,56, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 75,56, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Hong Kong 5
ACM ROC Hong Kong 26
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Rangoon [C Burma] at 51,53
Japanese Ships
SS I-52
Allied Ships
xAKL Indian 3rd Barge Gp, Shell hits 14
xAKL Indian 3rd Barge Gp is sighted by SS I-52
SS I-52 attacking on the surface
SS I-52 low on gun ammo, Kawamura H. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Night Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Pre-Invasion action off Puerto Princesa (73,83)
Japanese Ships
xAP Takatiho Maru
xAP Takatiho Maru firing at USAAF Manila Base Force
xAP Takatiho Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Puerto Princesa (73,83)
TF 719 troops unloading over beach at Puerto Princesa , 73,83
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Invasion Support action off Puerto Princesa (73,83)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Takatiho Maru
xAP Takatiho Maru fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Rangoon [C Burma] at 53,53
Japanese Ships
SS I-54
Allied Ships
xAKL Indian 3rd Barge Gp, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Indian 3rd Barge Gp is sighted by SS I-54
SS I-54 launches 2 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Martaban [S Burma] , at 56,54
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
RTAF BKh11/Hawk 75 x 9
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
RTAF BKh11/Hawk 75: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RTAF BKh11/Hawk 75 sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
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Morning Air attack on CW Burma 1st Division, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 18
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-43 Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 132 minutes
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 109 minutes
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking CW Burma 1st Division ...
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on CW Burma 1st Division, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking CW Burma 1st Division ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on PA 101st Infantry Division, at 80,91 (Tagum [Banannas])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 45
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 4
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
45 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 30
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-30 Ann LB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
147 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 12
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP x 12
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed by flak
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP: 1 destroyed
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP: 2 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Morning Air attack on IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Pre-Invasion action off Alegria [Cebu] (79,86)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hakaze
APD IJA Hakaze fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Alegria [Cebu] (79,86)
TF 67 troops unloading over beach at Alegria [Cebu], 79,86
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 1st Assault Engr Rgt /4
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Pre-Invasion action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Kongo Maru
xAP Yasaka Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
CM Takashima
xAP Kongo Maru firing at AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
xAP Kongo Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Yasaka Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
TF 160 troops unloading over beach at Lae [NE NG], 99,126
Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /5
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /5
16 troops of a SNLF 4xGD Squad lost overboard during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /6
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Ground combat at Martaban [S Burma] (56,54)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 19290 troops, 271 guns, 313 vehicles, Assault Value = 525
Defending force 10212 troops, 84 guns, 66 vehicles, Assault Value = 326
Japanese adjusted assault: 454
Allied adjusted defense: 377
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
III./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
6th Burma Rifles Battalion
CW Burma 1st Division
IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Batu Pahat [Mlya] (50,82)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 31618 troops, 698 guns, 1285 vehicles, Assault Value = 1188
Defending force 7852 troops, 100 guns, 132 vehicles, Assault Value = 239
Japanese adjusted assault: 1032
Allied adjusted defense: 197
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Batu Pahat [Mlya] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
335 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Guns lost 59 (1 destroyed, 58 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2502 casualties reported
Squads: 43 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 147 destroyed, 31 disabled
Engineers: 43 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 121 (121 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
Imperial Guards/A Division
Imperial Guards/B Division
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
AIF 27th Brigade
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment
IA 12th Brigade
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 12200 troops, 189 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 410
Defending force 7607 troops, 130 guns, 109 vehicles, Assault Value = 214
Japanese adjusted assault: 314
Allied adjusted defense: 495
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
352 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
55th DrB "Troupe" Division
Defending units:
NZ 8th Brigade
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 29th Battalion
NZ 30th Battalion
USAAF Thirteenth AF
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2216 troops, 18 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 248
Defending force 821 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 20
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
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Ground combat at Alegria [Cebu] (79,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2486 troops, 28 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Defending force 208 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Japanese adjusted assault: 62
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 62 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Alegria [Cebu] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
Kure 2nd SNLF SNLF
Defending units:
PA 12th Base Force
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3160 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108
Defending force 10389 troops, 424 guns, 598 vehicles, Assault Value = 532
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
PA 31st Infantry/B Division
PA 31st Infantry/A Division
PA 31st Infantry/C Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
Defending units:
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Tank "Taki" Div /4
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
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ASW attack near Singapore at 49,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-55
SS I-55 is sighted by escort
I-55 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 110,109
Japanese Ships
AO Toho Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
AO Toho Maru is sighted by SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 4 torpedoes at AO Toho Maru
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 75,56, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Zhu Jiang 15
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 75,56, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Asama
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
Allied Ships
ACM ROC Hong Kong 5
ACM ROC Hong Kong 26
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Rangoon [C Burma] at 51,53
Japanese Ships
SS I-52
Allied Ships
xAKL Indian 3rd Barge Gp, Shell hits 14
xAKL Indian 3rd Barge Gp is sighted by SS I-52
SS I-52 attacking on the surface
SS I-52 low on gun ammo, Kawamura H. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Night Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Pre-Invasion action off Puerto Princesa (73,83)
Japanese Ships
xAP Takatiho Maru
xAP Takatiho Maru firing at USAAF Manila Base Force
xAP Takatiho Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Puerto Princesa (73,83)
TF 719 troops unloading over beach at Puerto Princesa , 73,83
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Invasion Support action off Puerto Princesa (73,83)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Takatiho Maru
xAP Takatiho Maru fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Rangoon [C Burma] at 53,53
Japanese Ships
SS I-54
Allied Ships
xAKL Indian 3rd Barge Gp, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Indian 3rd Barge Gp is sighted by SS I-54
SS I-54 launches 2 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on Batu Pahat [Mlya] , at 50,82
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Martaban [S Burma] , at 56,54
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
RTAF BKh11/Hawk 75 x 9
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
RTAF BKh11/Hawk 75: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RTAF BKh11/Hawk 75 sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
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Morning Air attack on CW Burma 1st Division, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 18
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-43 Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 132 minutes
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 109 minutes
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking CW Burma 1st Division ...
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on CW Burma 1st Division, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking CW Burma 1st Division ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on PA 101st Infantry Division, at 80,91 (Tagum [Banannas])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 10 Constabulary Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 45
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 4
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
45 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 15 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 30
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-30 Ann LB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
147 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 12
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP x 12
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed by flak
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP: 1 destroyed
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP: 2 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Morning Air attack on IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RTAF BJ2/Ki-30 GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Pre-Invasion action off Alegria [Cebu] (79,86)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hakaze
APD IJA Hakaze fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Alegria [Cebu] (79,86)
TF 67 troops unloading over beach at Alegria [Cebu], 79,86
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 1st Assault Engr Rgt /4
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Pre-Invasion action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Kongo Maru
xAP Yasaka Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
CM Takashima
xAP Kongo Maru firing at AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
xAP Kongo Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Yasaka Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
TF 160 troops unloading over beach at Lae [NE NG], 99,126
Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /5
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /5
16 troops of a SNLF 4xGD Squad lost overboard during unload of Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF /6
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Ground combat at Martaban [S Burma] (56,54)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 19290 troops, 271 guns, 313 vehicles, Assault Value = 525
Defending force 10212 troops, 84 guns, 66 vehicles, Assault Value = 326
Japanese adjusted assault: 454
Allied adjusted defense: 377
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
III./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
6th Burma Rifles Battalion
CW Burma 1st Division
IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Batu Pahat [Mlya] (50,82)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 31618 troops, 698 guns, 1285 vehicles, Assault Value = 1188
Defending force 7852 troops, 100 guns, 132 vehicles, Assault Value = 239
Japanese adjusted assault: 1032
Allied adjusted defense: 197
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Batu Pahat [Mlya] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
335 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Guns lost 59 (1 destroyed, 58 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2502 casualties reported
Squads: 43 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 147 destroyed, 31 disabled
Engineers: 43 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 121 (121 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
Imperial Guards/A Division
Imperial Guards/B Division
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
AIF 27th Brigade
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment
IA 12th Brigade
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 12200 troops, 189 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 410
Defending force 7607 troops, 130 guns, 109 vehicles, Assault Value = 214
Japanese adjusted assault: 314
Allied adjusted defense: 495
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
352 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
55th DrB "Troupe" Division
Defending units:
NZ 8th Brigade
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 29th Battalion
NZ 30th Battalion
USAAF Thirteenth AF
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2216 troops, 18 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 248
Defending force 821 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 20
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
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Ground combat at Alegria [Cebu] (79,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2486 troops, 28 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Defending force 208 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Japanese adjusted assault: 62
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 62 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Alegria [Cebu] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
Kure 2nd SNLF SNLF
Defending units:
PA 12th Base Force
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3160 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108
Defending force 10389 troops, 424 guns, 598 vehicles, Assault Value = 532
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
PA 31st Infantry/B Division
PA 31st Infantry/A Division
PA 31st Infantry/C Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
Defending units:
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Tank "Taki" Div /4
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment